@GerOttman
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@BethA That is a little severe.

@chrisCA tell my dad that

@GerOttman
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@GerOttman that's genius I will definitely have to do a embarrassing send to all message on their phones

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@Kingfish28 gee thanks, that's encouraging

@AthrillatheHunt Then the parents are in the wrong. I think the only kids who should have phones are 1.) Those who have working parents and may need to contact them or 2.) Those who have a condition and need to go to the doctor or hospital. No others should be permitted.

When I went to school, cellular phones were never heard of. If I needed to get my parents during the regular school day, I had to use a pay phone during my study hall or lunchtime. If a teacher today sees a student using a cell within the boundaries of "illegal usage" he or she should take it away and call the parents or guardians in front of the counselor and the student - from another phone, naturally. The school should have a "lockdown"policy where the confiscated cell is kept captive until the parents come in for a three-way conference - parents,student, teacher involved.Having the proof in your hand may cut down on the lying about why the accused student has one in school and what the parents' policy is.

I agree that the parents are in the wrong. I teach in NYC btw.@MaryJanine

@AthrillatheHunt More power to you. Chicago and their suburbs are just as bad with phones. I see it on the news all the time. And I live across the alley from what used to be my old grammar school. I see middle-schoolers come out, swing the bag off their shoulder, and out comes the phone. Then they walk down the alley, their heads bent like so many nuns in prayer.

@Alfred22 When I replied to this question, I said IN CERTAIN CASES (each one should be separately investigated) the kids who needed a phone should have one for the reasons you mentioned. Non-essential cases shouldn't be allowed. Sure, that could be classified as "discrimination"of sorts, but most of the kids who get caught with them are playing games and making or taking calls or a few are on Social Media sites. When you are in class, that is a kid's version of "work" and a "job" they are supposed to be in at a certain time and hours.

Adults set a poor example for their children by leaving the phones on normal settings and eagerly answering them even in public places. The kid does the same and if a potential robber or gang member sees either of you on the street with a phone pressed to your head or ears, they are going to target you and take it away from you at the first opportunity.

You also suggest detention as a suitable punishment. That wouldn't fly lately in the State of Illinois. The new governor is still reeling from the shock that any disruptive kid (as young as five)is locked up in what they term "quiet rooms" alone and terrified, and supposedly this has been going on for years.
The kids cry and scream, even go the bathroom in the rooms (for things like spilling milk, throwing Legos and swearing, and other reasons.)

I still say - confiscate and meet with the parents. if the teacher has it under lock and key and won't return it, you need to find out why the kid has it on in the first place.

@GerOttman im back now

@BethA Good to hear!

@Ian123
No i usually leave it in my locker

@BethA Then you would be ok with me, but Im not your Dad. Depends if he's strict. Good Luck anyway 🌸

@frenchstrictdad
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