Vacation from the phone: Why nine weeks of holidays are also about education

The article explores the profound meaning of "vacation from the phone" and emphasizes the educational value of nine weeks of school holidays. It posits that children require environments where there is no pressure to document, share, or optimize their experiences.

The piece highlights the swimming pool as one of the few places where phones are temporarily set aside, even if only for a few wet moments. The word "ferien" (holidays) itself carries a sense of promise, especially the "großen Ferien" (big holidays), which span nine weeks of school-free time. For adults, this duration might seem manageable, but for children and adolescents, it represents an almost endless expanse.

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