Teens or Tweens Should Not Have Smart Phones

"Teens and tweens may not even get the basics because they're almost always on their phone." I am not saying Schools are unimportant. Rather, I am saying that by using Smart Phones, Teens are able to supplement their education in a way that was not possible earlier, and still won't be if they aren't allowed to use the Smart Phone "They don't necessarily need to have the device in the hand to be able to know and learn about it." My esteemed opponent, the whole reason why people are after Smart Phones are because they allow ease of access. Teens can ask someone or use their computers , yes. But the ease of access which is provided via smart Phones is unrivaled. In a hypothetical scenario , imagine two students one with and one without a smart phone. Assuming BOTH do not waste any time and are "perfect" students , the one with the smart phone can immediately "google" a word , check facts about history etc. While the other student may have to search through big books , wait for access to a computer or ask some one with knowledge about the subject. And This is all under the assumption that there is no incorrect knowledge available in the world. A student with a smartphone can easily check multiple internet sites for the validity of an argument. Ergo , it's easier for a student with a smartphone , and he "learns" more per day. "...or just looking at random stuff for no certain reason and learning about it. " I believe that's EXACTLY what teens do. They look at random stuff on their phones , instead of outside. They are attracted to it since it allows them a feel of interconnectedness and "Globalization". On the whole , it allows easier sharing and communication. You say that books and computers allow them to pursue what they love etc. That , though true , doesn't give teens the "scope" that a smart phone offers. A huge database of knowledge, a means of communication , a means of experimentation , a means of learning , all in their back pockets. Focusing on the health issue, the smartphone industry has realized the problems stated by many people, and is fast on it's way to make changes , to make smart phones "Healthy". Not only are Eco-Friendly phones coming out, the relatively new technology of "Smart-Ink" i.e Ink which nullifies almost all strain to the eyes is on it's way to the smartphone industry. "Fitness" Apps have been launched , and are extremely popular since a smartphone can remind people ( teens ) to exercise on a regular schedule , eat healthy , gives them interactive "checkpoints" ( The concept of gamification to increase popularity ) to complete. My Opponent also seems to be under the impression a smartphone needs to be "stared" at to be used. That is not the case. There are ever increasing apps which PROMOTE people to look away from the phones and get out in real life. They AID people in doing so. On example I may give is the game "Ingress". It is a strategy game. With alien sci-fi stuff. Yes. But it can only be played by a person GOING PHYSICALLY to the area for "attack" , "capture" or "Defence". I Would like to conclude by saying, more and more teens view their smartphones not as a device, but an aid which helps them get the most out of life.