Nausėda wants to return to mobile phone rules in schools

Following a recent outbreak of violence among minors in Marijampolė, Lithuania, which is suspected to have originated from social media comments, President Gitanas Nausėda is advocating for the reintroduction of stricter rules regarding mobile phone use in schools.

President Nausėda intends to raise this issue again this autumn. His stance is that children should not be permitted to use mobile phones while at school. The discussion will also involve determining the specific age groups or grade levels to which such restrictions would apply.

Furthermore, the president is seeking expert opinions on the matter. The initiative aims to address concerns about the potential negative impacts of constant mobile phone access on students' behavior and well-being within the educational environment.

This move reflects a growing concern among some policymakers about the role of digital devices in schools and their potential connection to incidents of bullying or violence. The president's office plans to consult with educational and psychological experts to formulate a comprehensive approach to managing mobile phone usage in educational institutions.