this is part of my research debate at school. what do you think?
2006-09-06 08:07:43 · 21 answers · asked by ♥kisses_in_the_rain♥ 3 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
a lot of schools ban cell phones because kids use them to make drug deals, to cheat on tests, etc. i don't think it's right to take away a kid's cell phone while they're away from home though. what if something bad happened like 9/11 and they had no way of contacting their family? they're needed in an emergency. if they're worried about kids cheating, the teachers should collect cell phones at the beginning of the test and give them back after. as for drug deals, if it's THAT big of an issue, then bring in the police and a canine unit and search some kids! i guarantee that after kids see other kids being searched for drugs at school, they won't be dealing in school anymore.
2006-09-06 08:13:02 · answer #1 · answered by Sarah 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
As a former jr high/high school teacher my knee-jerk reaction is to scream YYEEESSSS.
However, this is impractical. The parents are purchasing these phones, so *they* clearly see a need for them. It's something that needs to be assimilated, just like Walkmans (Walkmen?) and Gameboys. You know, it's fine to use a Gameboy during lunch... Rules need to be laid down and strictly enforced. Also, *parents* in a lot of cases need to be made to understand why a cellphone is inappropriate in a classroom.
A big problem we had was that our school day ran late, so many of the kids had Friends that were already out, and would be calling them. Also, in year-round areas, kids from different schools are in and out of the classroom at different times of the year, so again, the kids are getting phone calls often of the HA-HA nature.
It really comes down to policy and parental buy-in. You'll never get parents to agree to a ban, anyway, so educators may as well find a more effective way to cope with the nuisance of cell phones.
Typical teacher, I talk too much LOL!
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good luck on your debate!
2006-09-06 16:04:16 · answer #2 · answered by War News Junkie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes they should be banned in school. Kids go to school to learn, not to play around on a cell phone. There is time for that after school.
2006-09-06 15:11:06 · answer #3 · answered by Cherry 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No they shouldn't, because teens need to inform there parents where they are, or if they need a ride or not. I know I use my cell all the time at school, just not during class. You already took everything else away from us. Let us keep our communication for safety and sociability at least. At least reward us teens that don't abuse cell phone use.
2006-09-06 15:11:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What is the point of having a cell phone when you're a kid anyway?
If kids are allowed to have cell phones, then they should take some responsibility like not using them during classes. Common sense, people! They're not status symbols...although a lot of kids (adults, too) think they are.
2006-09-06 15:13:09 · answer #5 · answered by worldglobetrottergirl 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't think they should be banned from schools, but they should be banned from the classrooms as it is easy to cheat on them from what i've heard in the news. They should leave them in their lockers, and if the teacher catches it with them, get it from the student and give it to the parent at the end of the day and let them know what happened.
2006-09-06 15:10:43 · answer #6 · answered by aloneinga 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i think so.
being out of school for 2 years now, cell phones were a problem. taking pics of the girls without them knowing, calling and talking to people when classes change, games and internet on the phones. its a distraction. the school i graduated from allowed cell phones to be on the school property but if you used them before school let out that day, then you phone would be taken up and mailed to your parent.
2006-09-06 15:10:31 · answer #7 · answered by Sweet Dreams 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it would never happen if it was to happen. I do and don't think they should though. They should b/c kids are there to learn but if they have an emergency instead of using the schools phone they could use their own if something happens. Even if schools did ban them kids would still bring them to school.
2006-09-06 15:10:58 · answer #8 · answered by lillady 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think it is rude to have them on during class time, but to use them while you are not in class seems fair. And, the school should not be responsible for any lost cell phones. If you are old enough to have a cell phone, you should be old enough to keep it.
2006-09-06 15:10:22 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, the teachers still use them and what if there is an emergency and the child isn't close enough for someone to hear him yelling? A phone would come in handy and maybe save a life. :)
2006-09-06 15:19:25 · answer #10 · answered by Cait 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋