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ArticlePost -> RE: Should Schools Allow Students to Have Cell Phones? (5/5/2008 1:24:08 PM)

I think that students should have cell phones in school because what if something were to happen and they can't call anyone....what if they are stuck some where?? whats gonna happen?

WOOP



ChristineB -> RE: Should Schools Allow Students to Have Cell Phones? (5/5/2008 5:50:09 PM)

does anyone else get the feeling this will go on and on and round and round with no end?



ArticlePost -> RE: Should Schools Allow Students to Have Cell Phones? (5/7/2008 1:36:57 PM)

I am in school and we're debating whether or not to have cell phones in school. I think not. It's stupid. ur mom.

Wally



ArticlePost -> RE: Should Schools Allow Students to Have Cell Phones? (5/8/2008 10:53:24 AM)

i think yes because cell phones can be turned on vibrate and the teachers can check if they would like to make sure they are on vibrate if it gets to out of hand they can leave them in the office or in their lockers just try it.

kellu



jonnyjonny_uk -> RE: Should Schools Allow Students to Have Cell Phones? (5/8/2008 11:29:16 AM)

Yes Christine I have a feeling this will be debated for a very long time lol. I still can't believe how people feel there life will end without a mobile when everybody functioned fine without them before.



rose ingram -> RE: Should Schools Allow Students to Have Cell Phones? (5/9/2008 7:39:31 PM)

To answer that question, yes I think that all kids should be able to have their cell phones at school because soppose and enmergency happens or they leave thire key outside and the shcool phone isn't working then whaat woould they do?



ArticlePost -> RE: Should Schools Allow Students to Have Cell Phones? (5/10/2008 6:12:25 PM)

For the record, I think having a cell phone at school is fine.... it is when little children text and call each other during school hours, rather than leaning to SPELL, that I object to. Parents could (and should) monitor their children’s phone usage, and if they find that usage is going on during school hours they should take away that child’s phone privileges OR remove their child from school to stop the cell phone disruptions.

Larua



ChristineB -> RE: Should Schools Allow Students to Have Cell Phones? (5/11/2008 5:18:18 PM)

Remove their child from school?  Sounds pretty harsh, no?



ArticlePost -> RE: Should Schools Allow Students to Have Cell Phones? (5/13/2008 10:41:50 AM)

im tired of all these old people saying "well in my day, we lived just fine without cell phones". thats crap. schools dont have payphones anymore you old lady! and the world wasnt as dangerous as it is now. you could actually walk down your street and not be worried that your going to get kiddnapped! So What now? I think all kids should have cell phones!

me



ChristineB -> RE: Should Schools Allow Students to Have Cell Phones? (5/13/2008 6:05:00 PM)

LOL!  I am in my thirties and can honestly say I have never been called an "old Lady." I am still laughing.  I volunteer, substitute teach sometimes and can say without a doubt, that in the inner city school I work at, there ARE payphones, the kids USE them and for the most part they can't afford cell phones.  Keep in mind "me" these kids have far less than you apparently and still manage to pull down great grades and function without texting or calling friends.

Perhaps kids with the ability to pre-judge, make generalized comments and insult others should focus more on more fulfilling things, like donating time to inner city kids.  Then perhaps you could have the ability to see beyond your narrow views and "crap."



ArticlePost -> RE: Should Schools Allow Students to Have Cell Phones? (5/19/2008 1:44:06 PM)

I am a student, and at my school, you are allowed to have them off in your locker.

Jessica



ArticlePost -> RE: Should Schools Allow Students to Have Cell Phones? (5/19/2008 3:17:56 PM)

i definetly think they should have them espesially if the school has a history of dangerous students and what not.

krystal



ChristineB -> RE: Should Schools Allow Students to Have Cell Phones? (5/19/2008 5:23:51 PM)

that's a good idea too.  That way they're accessible but not in the way.



ArticlePost -> RE: Should Schools Allow Students to Have Cell Phones? (5/24/2008 10:38:35 AM)

As a high school teacher, I think that it is fine to allow the students to have the cell phones in their pockets for emergency use, but I also believe that punishment for text messaging at inappropriate times, harassing other students, and using the phones to cheat should be much harsher. I have heard of students arranging parties, setting up buying drugs, harassing each other and sending nude pictures of each other on their cell phones. In instances like this, the schools should be able to take the phone for long periods of time. I would say out of a class of 28, 2/3 of the kids have a cell phone on them at a time. Out of that group, there are probably only 3 or 4 that have problems. If you take the phones away from those students, there are still are good 15 students in a class with a cell phone should there be an in school emergency. The "safety" argument is usually made by the idiots selling drugs and their parents who don't have the will to be a parent and discipline their kids.

Mr. S



Fairy Princess -> RE: Should Schools Allow Students to Have Cell Phones? (5/26/2008 6:59:26 PM)

Of course they should! But I think they should keep it in their locker at all times unless emergency! Kids pay money for them and they should be used with that money they paid. Kids are responsible and should be trusted.
 
Fairy Princess xoxo



ChristineB -> RE: Should Schools Allow Students to Have Cell Phones? (5/27/2008 6:20:00 PM)

I agree with both of you, unfortunately Fairy Princess sometimes that trust is abused, and sometimes Mr S it isn't given as freely as it should be to those deserving it.

I'm not sure we will ever come to a black & white conclusion and unfortunately it is those few rotten apples that will always spoil the barrel.



ArticlePost -> RE: Should Schools Allow Students to Have Cell Phones? (5/27/2008 9:30:24 PM)

i thinkk its good to have cell phones in school for emergencies and sometimes personal issues you may not wana talk about infront of people at the school office, i totally agree :]

courtney



ArticlePost -> RE: Should Schools Allow Students to Have Cell Phones? (5/27/2008 9:49:52 PM)

i think students should be allowed to use there cellphones in between classes, and it's not fair to the student that the teachers can use there phones during class ,between classes ,and after class. students should atlest be allowed to use there phones inbetween classes for emergencys.

DarrinB.



ChristineB -> RE: Should Schools Allow Students to Have Cell Phones? (5/28/2008 7:11:26 PM)

except for the fact that the teachers have already graduated (and most from college at a high level) I agree with you...



Tim O. Thee -> RE: Should Schools Allow Students to Have Cell Phones? (5/28/2008 11:04:25 PM)

No.Cell phones are a distraction and a way for dishonest students to cheat. Why are we so important that someone has to be able to reach us 24-7



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