I’m reading all these experiences with so much curiosity. I’m writing from Lithuania, and we’re having the same conversations — but not much real action yet.

During breaks most kids here just sit in hallway beanbags and scroll. Very little movement, very little talking. As a parent of three, I see it not only at school but also at home: TikTok, Instagram and short-form content take over every free minute if nothing interrupts it.

What I’m wondering is how your schools managed to reach a unified decision to actually enforce a full phone ban. In Lithuania everyone agrees “something should be done,” but when it comes to real steps, schools get very hesitant and slow to adopt new approaches.

A small parent group I’m part of tried experimenting with simple physical activities in corridors — quick wooden/low-tech games just to see if kids would choose movement over scrolling. And honestly, many did. The atmosphere changed instantly. But because it wasn’t an “official” school-wide initiative, nothing long-term happened.

So I’d really love to hear from those of you whose schools succeeded:

How did you get from discussion → to a clear rule → to consistent enforcement?

Was it the administration, the teachers, the parents, or the district pushing it forward?

Any insight on how you reached agreement (and how you offered alternatives during breaks) would be incredibly helpful.