Cell Phones In Schools

Student having cell phones in school has become a big issue. Teacher argue that cell phone are disruptive to the learning environment. Cell phones ringing when class is in session , disruptive ring tones and walkie talkie curps, make it difficult to concentrate on learning with these distractions. The city issued a ban on cell phones in schools. Some parents were outraged by this ban saying it endangered the safety of the children. Parents use the cell phone to communicate with their children and vice verse. On both ends their are justifiable argument's. As a parent, I can understand parents wanting to contact their kids after school while in transit, especially if one party is running late. Their are emergency situations where cell phones come in handy. Overall students having cell phones eliminate parents worrying about their kids. Their is direct contact between both parties when needed.