• rafoix@lemmy.zip
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    16 hours ago

    It’s not about role modeling. It’s about learning and attention spans.

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      9 hours ago

      Yeah, but explain that to the children, especially young ones.

      I do teaching, and when I set rules about not using phones during class - I put mine to the pile too. You can present the most compelling argument ever, but there’s a much higher chance it’s gonna reach fifth graders if you actually practice what you preach, and show the example of self-discipline, otherwise it will feel dishonest or unfair to kids, because they’re kids.

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      15 hours ago

      With that in mind, take them from the adults too lol. I know some adults who are chronically online