Draft regulations for time restrictions such as use of smartphones under the age of 18 Kagawa Prefectural Assembly January 10 21:33
The Kagawa Prefectural Assembly, which aims to establish ordinances ahead of nationwide measures to combat addiction to the Internet and games, has set restrictions on using smartphones and other devices for children under the age of 18 to 60 minutes a day on weekdays. The draft was included in the committee meeting held on the 10th.
According to the draft, the use of smartphones, personal computers and games that lead to addiction to children under the age of 18 should be 60 minutes per week on weekdays and 90 minutes on holidays. For example, restrictions are set by 10 PM.
However, it is not subject to restrictions when used for learning.
Although there are no penalties, parents are required to properly understand the usage of smartphones and other devices, and are required to talk with children and establish rules.
The prefectural assembly, after repeated examinations, solicits opinions from citizens of the prefecture widely, submits the ordinance plan to the plenary session next month, and aims to enforce it in April.
In future discussions, it will be questioned whether the regulations restrict the use time of smartphones etc., whether it is effective or not.
The voice of the city
We asked Takamatsu about drafts that limit the use of smartphones and other devices by children under the age of 18.
A mother with a second grader daughter said, "If you use too much smartphone, you will be 'depended', so I think it's better to limit the time. It's better to finish it in an hour and study hard." I was talking.
On the other hand, negative opinions were heard among the children.
A high school boy in her third year said, "I play games on my smartphone for about two hours a day in the long run. Limiting to one hour is difficult and troublesome."
A fourth grader girl said, "I think it's short to be able to play games for only one hour on a smartphone."