Why you should stop texting your kids at school
Parents are keenly aware of the distractions and the mental health issues associated with smartphones and social media, but teachers say they might not realize how much those struggles play out at school
By JOCELYN GECKER
Published - Mar 10, 2024, 12:15 AM ET
Last Updated - Mar 10, 2024, 12:15 AM EST
Virginia high school teacher Joe Clement keeps track of the text messages parents have sent students sitting in his economics and government classes:
— “What did you get on your test?”
— “Did you get the field trip form signed?”
— “Do you want chicken or hamburgers for dinner tonight?”