Ban smart phones and social networks in schools

Schools should ban smart phones and social networks, with most adults regarding cyberbullying as a significant threat to the mental health of children.

A national survey found more than 60% of adults supported the ban, with the majority calling on schools to introduce guidelines to tackle the growing problem of online abuse.

Support for the ban is unsurprising in light of the results of a recent international survey, which found that incidences of cyberbullying among teenagers in Ireland are among the highest in Europe.