Schools should be places where children feel free to think, make mistakes, and grow. But today, more and more classrooms are being watched and recorded through security cameras, lesson recordings, and educational technology that tracks what children do online. It is claimed by supporters that recording keeps children safe and assists learning. Nevertheless, a closer look at the evidence will paint a much different picture. Capturing children in schools infringes their privacy rights, disrupts proper development, and complicates real learning. Please stop the regular recording and allow children the freedom to learn. The Promise of Safety Is Not What It Seems The most common reason given for recording in schools is safety. However, Steinberg (2024) states that the idea of saving children with the help of digital surveillance is quite deceptive. The legislation that is expected to ensure the safety of children's data is insufficient for the contemporary world. By…