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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]When I was 16, I was headed back to boarding school and my flight was cancelled. I spent about 8 hours in the airport (most of that crying) because I couldn't get ahold of my parents. I remember calling collect on the airport payphone and since it was before cell phones, my parents had gone on a hike and my brother (who was home when I called) couldn't get ahold of them and he didn't have access to a car. Now, I realize that is an extreme case and most kids aren't going to boarding school...but I also remember waiting around at sports practice and getting nervous when someone was late picking me up or when I wasn't sure where to meet someone. I dont think kids need social media and internet on their phones, but when my kid is in middle school and going to friends houses and sports practice - they will have a phone. I think there is a middle ground between toxic, unfettered access to the internet and social media on your phone and a kid who has a phone with five pre-programmed numbers (family) for emergencies and logistics.[/quote]

None of what you're describing supports the case to have cell phones in use in the middle of the school day.  You've cited very strong reasons for kids to have phones in general, but none of these urgent calls about cancelled flights and changes in sports pickup need to occur in the middle of math class.  My kids' private middle school does not allow phones during school hours - phones must be kept in lockers and if a kid is caught using their phone, they are confiscated until the end of the day.  Phone use is allowed as soon as the school day ends so someone who needs to stay late, needs a ride, whatever, can communicate that with their families.  There's no reason for kids to have their devices in class - it's a massive and unnecessary distraction.[/quote]

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