Education – poll4all.org

School vs. Teen Sleep Rhythm

Since teenagers naturally have a delayed sleep phase and fall asleep later, do early school start times negatively affect their health?

More and more studies show that teenagers function on a different circadian rhythm than adults – their brains naturally “shift” toward later sleeping and waking hours. Yet most schools still start classes at dawn, forcing students to fight against their biological clocks. The result? Chronic sleep deprivation, decreased concentration, depression, and growing rebellion against a system that ignores science. Is this merely a matter of discipline and “nighttime” social media use, or proof that education fails to keep up with biology? Supporters of change call for a “sleep revolution,” while opponents see it as youth laziness. Who’s right? Take part in the poll and decide for yourself.

23/10/2025

Foundations supporting LGBT rights – philanthropy or a tool of a global agenda?

How do you assess the influence of the largest foundations and organizations supporting LGBT rights worldwide (including George Soros’s Open Society Foundations)?

Foundations supporting LGBT rights have long been a flashpoint in public debate. For some, such as George Soros’s Open Society Foundations, Jon Stryker’s Arcus Foundation, or Tim Gill’s Gill Foundation, they are pure philanthropy, a fight for equality and human rights. For others, they are a cover for a global agenda in which LGBT promotion becomes a political tool or even a social experiment undermining traditional values. Surrounding this issue are both facts and conspiracy theories about depopulation, demographic control, or attempts to reshape societies according to a “new order.” Is it genuine defense of minorities, or social engineering financed by elites?

03/09/2025

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

Do you think introducing a ban on the use of mobile phones in schools is a good solution?

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?

30/08/2025

Spanking as a method of upbringing?

Do you support the idea that a parent should be allowed to spank a child as a form of discipline?

Spanking as an educational method has sparked debates in Poland and around the world for years. Some argue that a symbolic spanking is an effective, traditional form of discipline, and that banning it is an attack on parental rights and an attempt by the state to take over child-rearing. Others respond that it is nothing more than physical violence against a child, just given a softer name. Supporters of a moderate approach add that spanking can be a last resort when all else fails, but even that provokes opposition from child rights advocates and psychologists. The dispute is fueled by evidence of the long-term effects of violence as well as conspiracy theories suggesting that spanking bans are part of a plan to weaken the family as an institution. And you – do you believe spanking is a normal parenting tool, or rather a hidden form of violence?

28/08/2025

Religion and ethics in schools – compulsory, voluntary, or completely outside school?

What do you think the status of religion and ethics in schools should be?

Religion and ethics in schools have long been a source of heated disputes. Supporters of compulsory classes argue that morality and spiritual values should be the foundation of education, and that without them young people easily fall into nihilism and consumerism. Opponents see it as an attempt to impose ideology and restrict worldview freedom – they point out that Poland still pays the price for the privileged position of the Church. Part of society demands neutral ethics instead of religion, others would like to completely remove both subjects and move moral upbringing to families and communities. Or perhaps schools should simply remain free from such disputes? Cast your vote in the poll!

26/08/2025

Health Education in Schools – Necessary or Harmful?

Do you think health education should be mandatory in schools?

Health education in schools is one of the most divisive elements of the curriculum. Some believe that children and teenagers have the right to reliable knowledge about health, puberty, sexuality, and the existence of many gender identities, so they can consciously protect themselves from diseases and make responsible decisions. Others warn that it is merely a way of introducing ideology into schools and taking away parents’ right to decide how their children are raised. Supporters of compromise call for classes to be available only with parental consent and in a neutral, medical form. So, is health education a necessary support, or rather a risky social experiment?

26/08/2025