Restrict, not ban kids' use of smartphones

ZHAO ZHIZHONG, a professor of geography at Hainan Normal University, recently proposed to amend the law and forbid pupils below the age of 16 to use smartphones. Beijing Youth Daily comments:

With the prosperity of the economy, many families choose to buy a smartphone for their children at school to search for materials and assist in studying. However, when children get their smartphones, the situation is different.

In and out of class, the pupils have smartphones in their hands. While walking, they hold them in their hands. While enjoying their lunch, they hold them in their hands. Even on the bed before sleeping, they hold one in their hands.