Cell phone ban in schools

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ModeratelyMoco wrote:Related to cell phone use in schools, I was surprised when analyzing the first 1250 responses to Dr. Taylor's survey that overwhelmingly the top issue mentioned seems to be cell phone use:

https://moderatelymoco.com/part-two-data-driven-decisions-detailed-analysis-of-mcps-superintendents-survey-responses/

wow, look at the count for anything related to cell phone use. Definitely a high priority for parents to implement a district wide ban on smart phone use in schools.

Just like the MVA people, there is a very loud and vocal minority sliver of people who care a whole lot about this and scream from the hilltops. If most people didn’t want their kids to have phones, most people would not be giving their kids phones…but they do.

You should give a damn about your kid’s education. You can claim your angel child would never take their cellphone out in class (spoiler: they do) but even if they didn’t…. The rest of the students do which affects everyone in the classroom and disrupts learning. What about this don’t you understand?

I know my kid uses it in class. We montitor it. Sometimes to text us something important, sometimes teachers have them do something on it and sometimes goofing off. Focus on your own kid and stop demanding others do what you want as you don't want to parent yours.

DP but you’re clearly doing nothing by “monitoring.” Your kid is the problem. You’re the one not parenting your kids. Stop hiding behind “you don’t want to parent your kid” as an excuse. It’s mostly teachers here venting their frustrations with cellphones disrupting learning-not other parents. Wake up.

Yes. What is so important that it can't wait for between classes? The kid obviously isn't paying attention in class.

Changes in pick up times, bomb threat, gas line issues where school is evacuated, need me to take care of something. It’s too bad your kids cannot come to you for help.

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The trolls are strong in this thread!

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Anonymous wrote:I am truly shocked at the parents on here who are arguing against a cell phone ban in schools. Either you really have never been in a modern, public classroom in a high school and are woefully out of touch, or you believe your child’s access to the device (bc you parent so well, and are so busy after school) overrules any larger, evidence-based social good that would come for the whole school were they to be banned. The data show that phones are awful for developing brains and teachers on here and IRL are telling you that they need them banned… and you are selfishly and/or stupidly arguing against it. It’s really shocking and depressing.

If being online is so harmful, why are you online? Some of our kids DO need to communicate with parents. If yours don't great. If you don't like phones, don't buy your kid a phone. But, no worries, they'll just use the chromebook or get a burner phone.

So kids should have unfettered access to anything parents have? Alcohol, sex, dope? Cool. I'll let my W kids know it's OK now.

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I got an email last night from the principal that MCPS is potentially piloting a new policy at many of the high schools and some middle schools for the new school year.

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ModeratelyMoco wrote:Related to cell phone use in schools, I was surprised when analyzing the first 1250 responses to Dr. Taylor's survey that overwhelmingly the top issue mentioned seems to be cell phone use:

https://moderatelymoco.com/part-two-data-driven-decisions-detailed-analysis-of-mcps-superintendents-survey-responses/

wow, look at the count for anything related to cell phone use. Definitely a high priority for parents to implement a district wide ban on smart phone use in schools.

Just like the MVA people, there is a very loud and vocal minority sliver of people who care a whole lot about this and scream from the hilltops. If most people didn’t want their kids to have phones, most people would not be giving their kids phones…but they do.

You should give a damn about your kid’s education. You can claim your angel child would never take their cellphone out in class (spoiler: they do) but even if they didn’t…. The rest of the students do which affects everyone in the classroom and disrupts learning. What about this don’t you understand?

I know my kid uses it in class. We montitor it. Sometimes to text us something important, sometimes teachers have them do something on it and sometimes goofing off. Focus on your own kid and stop demanding others do what you want as you don't want to parent yours.

DP but you’re clearly doing nothing by “monitoring.” Your kid is the problem. You’re the one not parenting your kids. Stop hiding behind “you don’t want to parent your kid” as an excuse. It’s mostly teachers here venting their frustrations with cellphones disrupting learning-not other parents. Wake up.

My kid is my problem so I don't need you telling me to not send a phone because you cannot control your kids phone usage. I don't need to wake up. I take care of mine, start taking care of yours.

You’re the only poster who keeps coming back to defend your parenting and telling others to take care of theirs. Clearly you have some very deep issues you need to seek help for. Meanwhile, the rest of us will continue to advocate for education for all MCPS students and advocate for a cell phone ban. Try homeschooling if it helps because you cannot be untethered from your kids for 7 hours. It’s sad and disturbing.

You should try homeschooling if you are anti phone. It’s so odd you rant about phones on your electronics.

Your critical thinking skills are comical. Two things can be true at once you know. Life isn't black and white. Do I support the use of electronics as a whole? Obviously. Do kids need to be on their cellphones during school hours while in classrooms? Nope. See how that works?

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Anonymous wrote:I got an email last night from the principal that MCPS is potentially piloting a new policy at many of the high schools and some middle schools for the new school year.

I'll be interested to see the reaction. This isn't brand-new to MCPS--our school started this last year. It's been positive overall. I think its easier to implement in MS vs HS but we'll see!

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ModeratelyMoco wrote:Related to cell phone use in schools, I was surprised when analyzing the first 1250 responses to Dr. Taylor's survey that overwhelmingly the top issue mentioned seems to be cell phone use:

https://moderatelymoco.com/part-two-data-driven-decisions-detailed-analysis-of-mcps-superintendents-survey-responses/

wow, look at the count for anything related to cell phone use. Definitely a high priority for parents to implement a district wide ban on smart phone use in schools.

Just like the MVA people, there is a very loud and vocal minority sliver of people who care a whole lot about this and scream from the hilltops. If most people didn’t want their kids to have phones, most people would not be giving their kids phones…but they do.

You should give a damn about your kid’s education. You can claim your angel child would never take their cellphone out in class (spoiler: they do) but even if they didn’t…. The rest of the students do which affects everyone in the classroom and disrupts learning. What about this don’t you understand?

I know my kid uses it in class. We montitor it. Sometimes to text us something important, sometimes teachers have them do something on it and sometimes goofing off. Focus on your own kid and stop demanding others do what you want as you don't want to parent yours.

DP but you’re clearly doing nothing by “monitoring.” Your kid is the problem. You’re the one not parenting your kids. Stop hiding behind “you don’t want to parent your kid” as an excuse. It’s mostly teachers here venting their frustrations with cellphones disrupting learning-not other parents. Wake up.

Yes. What is so important that it can't wait for between classes? The kid obviously isn't paying attention in class.

Changes in pick up times, bomb threat, gas line issues where school is evacuated, need me to take care of something. It’s too bad your kids cannot come to you for help.

Bomb threat and gas line issues that require evacuation also get notification to families from school, particularly if students need to be picked up. Changes in pickup times are generally because the time is later which means you can be notified at lunch or after school. If earlier, there is this place called the Main Office where students can clog to call home.

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ModeratelyMoco wrote:Related to cell phone use in schools, I was surprised when analyzing the first 1250 responses to Dr. Taylor's survey that overwhelmingly the top issue mentioned seems to be cell phone use:

https://moderatelymoco.com/part-two-data-driven-decisions-detailed-analysis-of-mcps-superintendents-survey-responses/

wow, look at the count for anything related to cell phone use. Definitely a high priority for parents to implement a district wide ban on smart phone use in schools.

Just like the MVA people, there is a very loud and vocal minority sliver of people who care a whole lot about this and scream from the hilltops. If most people didn’t want their kids to have phones, most people would not be giving their kids phones…but they do.

You should give a damn about your kid’s education. You can claim your angel child would never take their cellphone out in class (spoiler: they do) but even if they didn’t…. The rest of the students do which affects everyone in the classroom and disrupts learning. What about this don’t you understand?

I know my kid uses it in class. We montitor it. Sometimes to text us something important, sometimes teachers have them do something on it and sometimes goofing off. Focus on your own kid and stop demanding others do what you want as you don't want to parent yours.

DP but you’re clearly doing nothing by “monitoring.” Your kid is the problem. You’re the one not parenting your kids. Stop hiding behind “you don’t want to parent your kid” as an excuse. It’s mostly teachers here venting their frustrations with cellphones disrupting learning-not other parents. Wake up.

My kid is my problem so I don't need you telling me to not send a phone because you cannot control your kids phone usage. I don't need to wake up. I take care of mine, start taking care of yours.

So true!

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Anonymous wrote:I am truly shocked at the parents on here who are arguing against a cell phone ban in schools. Either you really have never been in a modern, public classroom in a high school and are woefully out of touch, or you believe your child’s access to the device (bc you parent so well, and are so busy after school) overrules any larger, evidence-based social good that would come for the whole school were they to be banned. The data show that phones are awful for developing brains and teachers on here and IRL are telling you that they need them banned… and you are selfishly and/or stupidly arguing against it. It’s really shocking and depressing.

If being online is so harmful, why are you online? Some of our kids DO need to communicate with parents. If yours don't great. If you don't like phones, don't buy your kid a phone. But, no worries, they'll just use the chromebook or get a burner phone.

Makes sense! Thanks for solving this crisis!

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Anonymous wrote:I am truly shocked at the parents on here who are arguing against a cell phone ban in schools. Either you really have never been in a modern, public classroom in a high school and are woefully out of touch, or you believe your child’s access to the device (bc you parent so well, and are so busy after school) overrules any larger, evidence-based social good that would come for the whole school were they to be banned. The data show that phones are awful for developing brains and teachers on here and IRL are telling you that they need them banned… and you are selfishly and/or stupidly arguing against it. It’s really shocking and depressing.

That's great but how I raise my children is none of your business.

Your children go to school with OTHER children! In a school paid for my the public’s taxes. It’s public school and cell phone use by underage kids is a PUBLIC health issue. The data are overwhelming.

We banned smoking in Schools (remember smoking courtyards in high schools?) and we mandated seatbelts. And we raised the drinking age. And cracked down on drunk driving. And god help us we ought to ban all assault weapons, too. These are public health issues just like phones in school.

Saying- MY kid can handle their phone okay is akin to 1970s parents griping about the seatbelt issue and the underage drinking. My kid = my way.

But in the US we have done something about public health issues, usually starting with schools. We look back at the days of the smoking courtyard and are shocked, right? I predict that eventually it’ll be the same with handing kids phones and letting them bring them to school. Or at least I hope it’s that way.

Remember that the tech barons of Silicon Valley don’t let their kids have phones and social media at the same rate/as early as it seems most people around here do. Why? They KNOW it’s too addictive! Like the Phillip Morris executives who stopped smoking long before the govt made them admit how harmful smoking was.

I just keep coming back to it- either you are incredibly selfish or seriously out of touch with a modern HS classroom. Or maybe you’re addicted yourself, and this conversation hits too close to home and you’re lashing out. Look, man, I know I’m addicted! I hate it! I know it’s lousy for my mental health etc, but god bless it I want better for American kids! We have to do right by then! Please listen to us teachers and don’t stand in the way of a cell phone ban in MCPS!

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ModeratelyMoco wrote:Related to cell phone use in schools, I was surprised when analyzing the first 1250 responses to Dr. Taylor's survey that overwhelmingly the top issue mentioned seems to be cell phone use:

https://moderatelymoco.com/part-two-data-driven-decisions-detailed-analysis-of-mcps-superintendents-survey-responses/

wow, look at the count for anything related to cell phone use. Definitely a high priority for parents to implement a district wide ban on smart phone use in schools.

Just like the MVA people, there is a very loud and vocal minority sliver of people who care a whole lot about this and scream from the hilltops. If most people didn’t want their kids to have phones, most people would not be giving their kids phones…but they do.

You should give a damn about your kid’s education. You can claim your angel child would never take their cellphone out in class (spoiler: they do) but even if they didn’t…. The rest of the students do which affects everyone in the classroom and disrupts learning. What about this don’t you understand?

I know my kid uses it in class. We montitor it. Sometimes to text us something important, sometimes teachers have them do something on it and sometimes goofing off. Focus on your own kid and stop demanding others do what you want as you don't want to parent yours.

DP but you’re clearly doing nothing by “monitoring.” Your kid is the problem. You’re the one not parenting your kids. Stop hiding behind “you don’t want to parent your kid” as an excuse. It’s mostly teachers here venting their frustrations with cellphones disrupting learning-not other parents. Wake up.

Yes. What is so important that it can't wait for between classes? The kid obviously isn't paying attention in class.

Changes in pick up times, bomb threat, gas line issues where school is evacuated, need me to take care of something. It’s too bad your kids cannot come to you for help.

DP.

None of those require a phone that connects to the internet.

Contacting you (parent) can be accomplished with a flip phone and parental controls that prohibit texting friends and games.

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Anonymous wrote:I got an email last night from the principal that MCPS is potentially piloting a new policy at many of the high schools and some middle schools for the new school year.

Start with the middle schools. Their brains are the most vulnerable.

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Anonymous wrote:I am truly shocked at the parents on here who are arguing against a cell phone ban in schools. Either you really have never been in a modern, public classroom in a high school and are woefully out of touch, or you believe your child’s access to the device (bc you parent so well, and are so busy after school) overrules any larger, evidence-based social good that would come for the whole school were they to be banned. The data show that phones are awful for developing brains and teachers on here and IRL are telling you that they need them banned… and you are selfishly and/or stupidly arguing against it. It’s really shocking and depressing.

If being online is so harmful, why are you online? Some of our kids DO need to communicate with parents. If yours don't great. If you don't like phones, don't buy your kid a phone. But, no worries, they'll just use the chromebook or get a burner phone.

So kids should have unfettered access to anything parents have? Alcohol, sex, dope? Cool. I'll let my W kids know it's OK now.

In the W schools, they aready have that. You decide what is best for your kids, we decide what is best for ours. So, your W kids don't have phones in HS, I hardly doubt that.

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ModeratelyMoco wrote:Related to cell phone use in schools, I was surprised when analyzing the first 1250 responses to Dr. Taylor's survey that overwhelmingly the top issue mentioned seems to be cell phone use:

https://moderatelymoco.com/part-two-data-driven-decisions-detailed-analysis-of-mcps-superintendents-survey-responses/

wow, look at the count for anything related to cell phone use. Definitely a high priority for parents to implement a district wide ban on smart phone use in schools.

Just like the MVA people, there is a very loud and vocal minority sliver of people who care a whole lot about this and scream from the hilltops. If most people didn’t want their kids to have phones, most people would not be giving their kids phones…but they do.

You should give a damn about your kid’s education. You can claim your angel child would never take their cellphone out in class (spoiler: they do) but even if they didn’t…. The rest of the students do which affects everyone in the classroom and disrupts learning. What about this don’t you understand?

I know my kid uses it in class. We montitor it. Sometimes to text us something important, sometimes teachers have them do something on it and sometimes goofing off. Focus on your own kid and stop demanding others do what you want as you don't want to parent yours.

DP but you’re clearly doing nothing by “monitoring.” Your kid is the problem. You’re the one not parenting your kids. Stop hiding behind “you don’t want to parent your kid” as an excuse. It’s mostly teachers here venting their frustrations with cellphones disrupting learning-not other parents. Wake up.

Yes. What is so important that it can't wait for between classes? The kid obviously isn't paying attention in class.

Changes in pick up times, bomb threat, gas line issues where school is evacuated, need me to take care of something. It’s too bad your kids cannot come to you for help.

DP.

None of those require a phone that connects to the internet.

Contacting you (parent) can be accomplished with a flip phone and parental controls that prohibit texting friends and games.

You decide what kind of phone your kids have, I'll decide what mine have. So your HS kids have a flip phone?

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Anonymous wrote:I don’t care if kids are on their cell phones during class as long as they keep it quiet so that my kid isn’t disturbed as they learn.

Except they don’t keep it quiet. They play music, games, and even porn at audible levels.