Cell Phones not Allowed in School
Why Cell Phones Should not be Allowed in a School Setting
Cell phones have become a part of every day life and a major part in society. The number of children and teenagers who own a cell phone has increased dramatically, as well as the functions of the phone. Now, one can send pictures, record videos, access the internet, and use different applications and social networking sites. This attracts teenagers and now they have become addicted to constantly using their phones. So should they be allowed to take them to school? A cell phone can cause many distractions during class and can interfere with a teacher’s lesson and a student’s education. It can also be used for cheating as well as many other non-educational purposes. They have caused many social problems for teenagers. Cell phones should be restricted in a school setting to promote a better education and overall environment for students. One of the main reasons why cell phones should not be allowed in school is because it is easily a major distraction for students and teachers. The rules that teachers enforce about cell phones are not strict enough and the phones still interfere with class. There is always an instance where someone forgets to turn off their phone and the whole class is interrupted by it going off. The teacher is sidetracked with her lesson and the other students are turning their heads to see whose phone it was. Also, the whole class, students will be thinking about what messages they have or what is new on their feed. Most of the time they will not even be paying attention to what the teacher is saying or they will sneak it in their lap when the teacher is turned around. Cell phones decrease the concentration of students and they would be much more efficient without them. The focus of the school day and in every class for students should be about learning and giving their undivided attention. Students use cell phones in school as a form of cheating and for other non-educational
Cell phones have become a part of every day life and a major part in society. The number of children and teenagers who own a cell phone has increased dramatically, as well as the functions of the phone. Now, one can send pictures, record videos, access the internet, and use different applications and social networking sites. This attracts teenagers and now they have become addicted to constantly using their phones. So should they be allowed to take them to school? A cell phone can cause many distractions during class and can interfere with a teacher’s lesson and a student’s education. It can also be used for cheating as well as many other non-educational purposes. They have caused many social problems for teenagers. Cell phones should be restricted in a school setting to promote a better education and overall environment for students. One of the main reasons why cell phones should not be allowed in school is because it is easily a major distraction for students and teachers. The rules that teachers enforce about cell phones are not strict enough and the phones still interfere with class. There is always an instance where someone forgets to turn off their phone and the whole class is interrupted by it going off. The teacher is sidetracked with her lesson and the other students are turning their heads to see whose phone it was. Also, the whole class, students will be thinking about what messages they have or what is new on their feed. Most of the time they will not even be paying attention to what the teacher is saying or they will sneak it in their lap when the teacher is turned around. Cell phones decrease the concentration of students and they would be much more efficient without them. The focus of the school day and in every class for students should be about learning and giving their undivided attention. Students use cell phones in school as a form of cheating and for other non-educational