In Sardinia, several restaurants have banned mobile phone use for families with children.

In Sardinia, several restaurants have banned mobile phones for families dining with children to encourage conversation. This initiative, lasting a month, involves 15 restaurants and aims to reduce screen time among kids. Families must surrender their phones in exchange for a package of games designed to foster interaction. Anna Cau, the island's children's ombudsman, emphasized the importance of parents setting an example by also putting away their devices. The project has gained support from local restaurants, which have noted a decline in lively conversations as people focus on their screens instead.