A: Hey there! Heard something interesting about Toyoake City, right?
B: No way, what's up?
A: They passed a new law! It's the first in Japan that limits how much we can use our smartphones and other electronic devices to just two hours a day.
B: Really? What about work or studying?
A: Outside of those, sure! They're worried about stuff like lack of sleep and health issues from too much screen time. Also, they think it might affect how we communicate with our families and affect kids' growth.
B: Wow, that sounds serious... But what about the kids in school there?
A: Good question! The law applies to all residents, including children under 18 attending schools in Toyoake City. For kids, they suggest limiting device use until 9 for elementary schoolers and 10 for older kids. They also encourage households to create their own rules.
B: That's cool... But will there be any penalties if we break the rule?
A: No worries, it's not a strict law! There won't be any fines or punishments. The idea is just to promote a healthier lifestyle in Toyoake City.
B: No way, what's up?
A: They passed a new law! It's the first in Japan that limits how much we can use our smartphones and other electronic devices to just two hours a day.
B: Really? What about work or studying?
A: Outside of those, sure! They're worried about stuff like lack of sleep and health issues from too much screen time. Also, they think it might affect how we communicate with our families and affect kids' growth.
B: Wow, that sounds serious... But what about the kids in school there?
A: Good question! The law applies to all residents, including children under 18 attending schools in Toyoake City. For kids, they suggest limiting device use until 9 for elementary schoolers and 10 for older kids. They also encourage households to create their own rules.
B: That's cool... But will there be any penalties if we break the rule?
A: No worries, it's not a strict law! There won't be any fines or punishments. The idea is just to promote a healthier lifestyle in Toyoake City.
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Summary
Toyoake City, Japan, introduces a new law limiting daily smartphone and electronic device usage to 2 hours. This rule applies to all residents, including children in school. Exceptions for work and study are allowed. The law aims to address concerns about sleep deprivation, health issues, family