[GalenErso]

I didn't get my first real phone until after high school, while everyone else had one.

I graduated salutatorian. I was able to focus on my homework after school for hours without distractions. I had a computer at home, but it was pretty crappy.

[bluefirebrand]

I didn't get a phone until after high school and everyone else had one.

I didn't graduate salutatorian, I was miserable and lonely because I got left out of anything outside of school by my friends because I didn't have a phone.

I still don't have many friends to this day and I sometimes wonder if my lack of a social experience in high school crippled my ability to develop friendships.

So I mean.. maybe there's different outcomes. Not having a phone doesn't automatically make you productive.

[tymekpavel]

There are also many students who have phones in high school and graduate valedictorian, so I’m not sure we can draw any conclusions.

[ungamedplayer]

Quality measurements and citation needed.

[HDThoreaun]

Sure you're able to complete school work without a phone. You're not able to have a normal social life though and for many parents that is more important than academic success.

[frumper]

This statement makes me question what a normal social life is, or isn’t.

[hammyhavoc]

It is being able to communicate and organize efficiently.

It isn't doomscrolling and posting endless selfies for dopamine.

[11101010001100]

How's your focus now?