Part of the problem here in the Netherlands is that kids just use their laptops at school to access the same social media and chat apps.

They block it on the school WiFi, but kids either just tether their phones, hidden in backpacks or use VPNs, etc.

That being said, as the parent of a teenager, I still strongly support the ban.

The general conception is that it does improve focus in the class by taking away distractions. However, it doesn’t always improve end results as many kids double down on smartphone use after school. Nevertheless it’s a step in the right direction