Aki: I’m worried that I spend too much time on my mobile phone…
The devil: You can’t spend too much time on it – it’s information technology! It’s the future.
Aki: But all I do is post selfies and check Facebook – every five minutes!
The devil: That’s O.K. Everyone does that these days.
Aki: But look around the school – everyone’s shuffling about looking at their phones. No one reads books or talks to anyone any more! My reading and comprehension levels have really… really…what’s the word I’m after?
The devil: Improved?
Aki: Declined! (Now why couldn’t I remember that word?)
The devil: But have you seen the new exciting shiny features on the new improved model of the phone that you already have?
Aki: There’re new features? Ooh, tell me more…
Nomophobia
The Death Of Conversation
Put down your phone and connect
The reason you should put down your phone
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Schools that ban mobile phones see better academic results
France to ban mobile phones in schools
How to Deal With Digital Distractions
Child drownings linked to parents’ phone fixation
