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Should kids have cell phones at school or work?
Schools go both ways on this.
Some ban cell phones all together. Some restrict them to recess or lunch hours. All prohibit interference with classes, especially "electronic bullying" in which intimidating text messages are sent during English and math classes. Schools also frown on drug dealing via the phones. A story by AP business writer Bruce Meyerson outlined the issues involved in cell phone policies. School-age children are a key source of growth in the cell phone market. Parents want to be able to reach their kids and vice versa. Then there is the issue of teens bringing cell phones to their first jobs. I've heard of one girl who got fired for cussing on her cell phone in a work lunch room. Teen judgment is not always the best. I think kids should be able to bring cell phones to both school and work, but there should be bans on their use interfering with classes and the job. Others feel that there should be total bans on cell phones to avoid the temptation. What do you think? Posted by Steve E. Swenson 2 comments from 2 users
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posted by
tchudilowsky
on Sep 26, 2006 at 09:13 AM
High School yes. They should be treated as young adults who will be expected to use the phones wisely when allowed and in case of an emergancy.Any grade before High School no way! Too young to even own a cell phone. I can't believe parents would allow it. posted by
dgrealish
on Sep 26, 2006 at 10:26 AM
The idea of cell phones in school annoys the sap out of me. The potential for abuse is enormous, especially considering the fact that most cell phones today have built in camera and video capabilities. Does anyone over the age of 25 remember what you did at school in the event of an emergency? You went to the office and made a phone call. That way, the parents were notified and the office staff was aware of the emergency. So you can cut the garbage about using them at school for emergency! My youngest is the only one of my children who had a portable cell phone while in school, and it wasn't allowed on campus. (School policy) He had to keep it in his vehicle. Not a bad idea. It keeps it out of the classroom and the gym, where heaven forbid someone might use their camera phone!
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