Ban on phones in schools – protection of students or an exaggeration?

The ban on using mobile phones in schools is a topic that divides parents, teachers, and students themselves. Supporters emphasize that smartphones are a source of distraction, cyberbullying, and declining academic results, so the ban would improve concentration and safety. Critics, however, believe that such a solution is an exaggeration and an infringement on young people’s freedom, arguing that schools should teach responsible use of technology rather than eliminate it. There are also theories that the ban is a way to gain full control over young people and restrict independent sources of information. Should schools be smartphone-free zones, or rather places where conscious and responsible use of technology is encouraged?