US EditionThis Town Wants to Cap Phone Use at Two Hours a Day. Here's Why.
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This Town Wants to Cap Phone Use at Two Hours a Day. Here's Why.
The city of Toyoake in Japan’s Aichi Prefecture aims to reduce its citizens’ reliance on their phones. In an effort to curb people’s endless scrolling, officials have proposed a limit on nonessential screen time to just two hours a day. If you’re not working, studying, or doing some housework that necessitates screen time, they like you to put down your phone so you can hang out with your friends and family for the first time in years. The ordin…
The mayor said he is aware that smartphones are "useful and indispensable in everyday life," but pointed out that some students are missing school because they refuse to leave the house without their phones.
Mayor Masafumi Koki said the move is aimed at "preventing physical and mental health problems, including sleep disorders, caused by excessive use of electronic devices." The draft proposes that children aged 6 to 12 should avoid using mobile phones or tablets after 9 pm, while teenagers and adults should stop using them after 10 pm. The measure is expected to take effect in October, but there will be no fines for residents who exceed the usage t…
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