Just because these people can’t vote yet doesn’t mean they shouldn’t have rights or be treated with dignity and respect like the rest of society.

I’m disappointed with people arguing that literally banning smartphones would somehow improve the social situation for anyone.

Just because you cannot see bullying or collect statistics about it quite as easily, does not mean it disappears. I’d argue the opposite: blocking others online is trivial compared to doing the same in-person.

We also have to acknowledge that some children simply are more introverted, and will want to stay more secluded than others. Forcing them to behave in other ways seems counterproductive.

Just because some parents (understandably) struggle with raising their kids shouldn’t mean that they’re all doomed to what amounts to nationwide collective punishment.

I for one support children’s rights, at least on this one point.

Edit:
Exact circumstances can, and will very, as every child is unique. Therefore, we should allow for case by case decisions. Luckily, the de facto situation already has the parents deciding, which makes sense in most cases IMO.

And taking away the phones of other people won’t stop online bullying either (e.g. spreading rumors without the victim’s knowledge).