The real risk isn’t screen time – it’s failing to teach digital responsibility

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In Singapore, a 2024 CNA-IPS survey showed high mobile usage among teenagers. They were found to be using their electronic devices for almost 8½ hours on average daily.

These findings point to a discrepancy between young people’s lived digital realities and how schools and homes are preparing them to cope.

So, should we ban digital devices? It’s tempting but misguided. As the saying goes, “The same fire that melts butter hardens steel”. Devices, like fire, can either illuminate or destroy. Denying students access out of fear is akin to refusing to teach them to swim for fear of drowning. Instead, we must equip them with the skills and ethics to navigate digital waters.

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Qn: ‘Education today should involve more than the study of academic subjects.’ How far do you agree?