Question

(2) why is it strange that most politicians seem to be in support of banning phones in schools

Explanation:

Politicians often aim to gain public - support. Phones are widely used in daily life. Banning them in schools may seem at odds with modern tech - friendly trends and could limit students' access to educational resources and communication tools. Also, politicians may face opposition from tech - related interest groups or parents who see value in phones for their children.

Answer:

Politicians usually want to appeal to the public, phones are common in daily life, such a ban may conflict with tech - trends and limit educational access and communication, and may face opposition from relevant groups.