Prince William and Kate Middleton back Eton's smartphone ban for George: experts
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Key Points:
- Prince William and Kate Middleton support Eton College's ban on smartphones for first-year students, including their son Prince George, who uses a basic "brick phone" without internet access to limit online risks.
- Eton's policy aims to balance technology benefits with challenges, addressing parental concerns about gaming and internet browsing by restricting smartphone and iPad use for younger students.
- William has publicly expressed concerns about social media's harmful effects on children and prefers limiting internet access to protect his kids, a stance echoed by royal commentators and school experts.
- Eton College, a prestigious boarding school with a long royal connection, enforces strict communication rules to ensure students focus on studies and maintain privacy, with parents respecting these guidelines.
- Experts and parents widely welcome the phone restrictions, noting that busy students benefit from reduced distractions like social media, and the policy aligns with the royal family's approach to technology use.
