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Singapore to Ban Smartphones in Schools by 2026

12/5/2025

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The Ministry of Education in Singapore will ban smartphone use for secondary students during school hours, effective January 2026.
Mr. Aylwin Lam, a Singaporean parent, describes reducing his daughter's screen time from several hours to 15 minutes daily.
Lynn Lee, a mother of three, says her 15-year-old daughter's screen time reaches 10 hours daily, affecting behavior and eyesight.

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The Ministry of Education in Singapore will ban smartphone use for secondary students during school hours, effective January 2026.
Mr. Aylwin Lam, a Singaporean parent, describes reducing his daughter's screen time from several hours to 15 minutes daily.
Lynn Lee, a mother of three, says her 15-year-old daughter's screen time reaches 10 hours daily, affecting behavior and eyesight.