Give children 15 minutes to discuss the news

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A daily conversation about news could help children make sense of what they see on their phones. In Arendal, Inger welcomes the idea and urges young people to bring it to the youth council.

ChildPress reporter Chase asks whether schools could start each day with 15 minutes for children to talk about their lives and the news. Pupils would hear different views, discuss them with a teacher and create a publication together.

Inger, who says her usual work is in a school, supports the proposal. With information arriving on phones throughout the day, she believes children need time to gather their thoughts and talk to one another.

The idea is still a proposal. The interview does not announce a school policy or a start date. Instead, the conversation turns to how young people can take the next step.

Inger points to Arendal's youth council. She encourages children to explain what they want and bring clear suggestions to adults who can help. She says change can take time, but young people can push adults to listen and act.

For ChildPress, the conversation is part of a search for adults who take children's concerns seriously. The practical starting point is to put a clear idea on the table and ask decision-makers to respond.

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