To ban cellular phones because they can be used for fun is ridiculous. Yes, kids will use them to call friends. But parents and school administrators, wouldn’t you like your kids to have sure access to a phone if somebody is shooting up the school? It is true that some people think a cell phone is a fashion accessory. Others act like Cher from Clueless as they chat on the phone in the halls. Let them. The cellular phone has many functions. If you are allowed to have it on your person, you never have to worry that you will get stranded or that you won’t be able to call for help in the event of a terrorist attack.
Schools used to ban cell phones because they said they were disruptive to the school environment. In keeping with recent events, the policy should be amended to say, ‘Cell phones must be turned off in class.’