休斯顿的一所男校现在摧毁校园的电话,吊销违法者,并驱逐屡犯者。 A Houston boys' school now destroys phones on campus, suspends offenders, and expels repeat violators.

休斯顿一所私立男校(西部学院)采取了严格的新政策:校园中任何被用智能手机或电子设备抓获的学生,如果再次被抓获,将被销毁、面部悬吊,并自动开除。 A Houston private boys’ school, Western Academy, has adopted a strict new policy: any student caught with a smartphone or electronic device on campus will have it destroyed, face suspension, and be automatically expelled if caught again. 学校为三至八年级服务,以前曾没收设备,但在家长会后归还,这种做法被认为无效。 The school, serving grades three through eight, previously confiscated devices but returned them after parent meetings, a practice deemed ineffective. 校董杰森·赫伯特(Jason Hebert)引述了对智能手机对男孩发展负面影响的日益关切, 包括接触明确内容和有毒的在线行为, Headmaster Jason Hebert cited growing concerns over smartphones’ negative impact on boys’ development, including exposure to explicit content and toxic online behavior, following a traumatic incident involving a violent video viewed by a student. 学校强调性格发展、户外游戏和宗教教育,每年收费近28 000美元,但保有长长的等待名单,尽管学校有严格的规则,但需求很大。 The school, which emphasizes character development, outdoor play, and religious education, charges nearly $28,000 annually but maintains long waitlists, reflecting strong demand despite its stringent rules.