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Alfred22 ·
Well, in this modern world, phones for kids with parents in trouble and/or prison are not a luxury. Removing a phone could endanger their lives. And then there are gang issues. There is no simple answer but non-emergency calls are not to be answered. Phones should be on vibrate.
Penalties are going to vary but there should not be casual calls during class. Some sort of standard penalty at school and by the school would be appropriate: detention, ISS if it is a repeated offense.
Penalties are going to vary but there should not be casual calls during class. Some sort of standard penalty at school and by the school would be appropriate: detention, ISS if it is a repeated offense.
MaryJanine · 70-79, F
@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.
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.