Should You Be Able To Have Your Cell Phone In School.?
Should You Bring Your Phone Too School.?
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Cell phones are useful for both social and emergency situations, although I know that most students aren't thinking, "Oh, if there's an emergency, I can call my parents. I'd better have my cell phone!" No, I like the new idea of allowing students to have their cell phones, but giving teachers the power to turn off cell service in their classroom with the flick of a switch. I don't see the problem with using phones in the hallways, cafeteria, et cetera. Side: yes
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If you paid more attention in school, you might actually learn how to spell a complete word rather than using some sort of pathetic text version of the English language. You might also learn that capitalizing every word makes you more idiotic than you realize. I imagine any notes you're taking are complete gibberish and would be useless anyway. Enjoy your "free-dumb" from the Wal-Mart cash register, that's probably as far as your education is taking you. Side: No
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Whether students are allowed to have cell phones or not, most of them WILL bring them if they want to. I'm rather surprised that schools haven't realized or acknowledged the fact that they're fighting a losing battle; they should just relent. Of course, I don't believe that we, the students, should be allowed to use them during class or tests, just that we should have the right to bring our own phone... and perhaps even use them during any free time (i.e. lunch; arriving early; in the hallways during the 7 min. block switch-out; at school after it's over; etc&etc;.). At my high school, the cell phone ban poses to be more of a hassle or inconvenience than anything else. There is only ONE phone that the students are allowed to use in the office, and there is always a long waiting line to get to it (please, note that the students are only using it for legitimate emergencies.) It would be so much more convenient if we were allowed to take out our phones and step out into the hallway to use them; we wouldn't be interrupting class, so I see nothing wrong with this. Also, any teacher stupid enough to NOT realize that one of their pupils are using the devices during class probably isn't observant enough to be deserving of their title; seriously, a cellphone definitely isn't the most subtle cheating method. There are so many ways to work with the cellphones and prevent them from becoming interferences, and those ideas make much more sense than just banning the devices all together. Anyone who disagrees either doesn't have an open mind for something like this and refuses to work along with the given subject, or is just ignorant to the student's side of this debate. Side: yes
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There should be no reason they can't. But there is a reason they shouldn't have it on or at least they could keep it on silent. There is nothing more frustrating than hearing a cell phone go off only to have them ignore the caller. That's the problem. Most of the times, it's not of importance. And if it WAS an emergency, you could always use a phone at the school office or whatever. I know this sounds crazy but...whispers quite a bit of people were able to make it through school without their cell phone. Cell phones only became popular in the past 10-15 years or so.... Side: yes
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I believe that there are certain cases wher a Cell Phone or another electronic device that ais currently banned in schools should be allowed. For example, there are many educational applications such as atlases and other things that could be useful. Furthermore, certain cell phones give students the oppurtunity to input due dates and other important information that might help them to get more organized. Side: yes
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yes because what if i need to tell the time and the school is ghetto and the clocks dont work. what if my momma is dying and i gotta get her in 5 minutes but idk how long that is!?!? if i dont got my phone i cant tell the time to know when to get her!!! and i cant even call! Side: yes
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I really think Yu Should Because YuCan Call If There Is A Problem..Write Info In Your Notes.! YuCan Also Have F R E E D O M.! thanks Side: yes
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Yes. Not only is it a safety thing, but its your own property and you should have a right to carry it. Safety - A cell phone can call authorities in an emergency in situations where a teacher cannot. - 'nuff said Freedom - If the phone is indeed yours, you should have every right to be able to carry it with you. - If kids want to be irresponsible and use their cell phone in class, its their loss. They will suffer in the long run if they fail to learn and pay attention. Side: Yes
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If something happens and I can provide help by calling 911 or recording a break in or anything that could help the police or the student body then they should be their. Maybe not constantly during class but at the same time my school doesn't mind us using our phones if we use them for studies or to help us with projects. I think that they are just more helpful at certain times. Either in emergency or just to enhance the academic progress of a student. Side: Yes
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I'm in high school and I'm definitely guilty of taking my cell phone out in a boring classroom to text people. My mom also texts me during school to tell me information about random stuff. But even so, I feel that bein allowed to possess in plain view and/or use your cellphone during school hours should be against the rules. It will disrupt the educational process, plain and simple. Now of course teenagers will break the rules now and than, but they do so sparingly and with high caution which means the rule is doing exactly what it's supposed to do. Side: No
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Some students will say their cell phone is for emergencies only but they take that to the extreme. They will have them out under the desk texting or behind a book. I have done it before so i know all the tricks. They all so do it to subs. They think the subs dont know an cant see but they can. My friend got his taken away by the sub. They should just leave it at home. He said " im just going to get my mom to git it out then i will bring it back to school tomorrow.". Parents shouldnt let their kids have them back if it is taken away at school Side: No
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As nice as cell phones r! i dont think that they should be allowed in todays class room. Schools r there for kids to learn not to be social and to know what their friends r up to. encase of an emergency yes, but in everyday use, they r way to distracting to have in class. Side: No
as much as i like cell phones and find them fun and useful you are not at school to be on your phone or to learn from your phone. students go to school to learn from their teachers and to get a education not to find out the latest gossip. yes in case of an emergency then that is fine but in any other case no there is no reason why you need to be on it. Side: No
The topic of this argument said nothing about " being on your phone" the argument is "Should You Be Able To Have Your Cell Phone In School.? " and i say yes you should be able to have it at school, witch doesn't mean you actually have to be on it! Actually Being on your phone is whole different argument. Side: yes
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First off you know exactly what the debate topic implies. It's pretty naive to think otherwise. and by the way you used the wrong instance of witch, it should be "which". This sends a clear message that your not paying attention in school, probably because your on your phone. (or in your case simply holding in your pocket). And if your going to be on the phone, you might as well check out the thesaurus so you know how to insult someones intelligence properly rather than sounding like a complete dolt. (feel free to look that word up on your phone). Side: No
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The cell phone has no place in the class room. It's a crutch for cheaters and people you have no interest in actually participating in class discussion. If it's more important to text while in class, then by all means stay home. As a college student, I have had the displeasure (many times) of participating in groups where people have ignored an entire lecture because they were texting, only to have me, and others like me, carry them through the class. Even some of the post here have people speaking in their terrible text shorthand that only proves the point. They must have been texting during English class since their writing sounds like complete gibberish. If you need a calculator, get one. By all means keep your phone in your pocket in case of an emergency. Unless your on fire, you've got no reason to pull it out. Case closed. Side: No
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Cell phones can be very distractive during shool and they can also be very helpful for example a terrorist attack. the two of you who are fighting on here are idiots and if you have nothing better to do than be mean to each other than you need to get a new hobby! I personally dont believe they should be allowed in school but as long as they are put away during the school hours than it should be okay, so why dont the two of you shut up! Thank you Side: No
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