Okay, we all know that there’s a bunch of new rules involving phones and why and/or how you’re allowed to use them at school. I’m also sure that by now we’ve all heard everyone and their mother complain about it. And there’s always a different reason for it. But let’s be honest, some of it kind of makes sense.
Everywhere you look in the average classroom there is at least one kid hiding their phone in their lap or an earbud behind their hair. While yes, it’s understandable to get bored during hour long class periods, it’s also reasonable for a teacher to not let it slide. After all, it’s their responsibility to teach us. And if we’re all too involved with our phones that we don’t know what’s even going on in the classroom, it reflects badly on them as well as us.
Students are surprised by the sudden changes regarding the new cell phone rules.
I can also see everything I just said, making me look like a total teacher’s pet, but c’mon guys, it’s kinda understandable. On the other hand, I am a student and can see our point of view on it as well. A big reason for teens wanting to keep their phones on hand is for things like family emergencies, and lockdowns. There is some precedent to this. There’s no denying there has been a large increase in the amount of lockdowns and shootings there has been in the last few years. However, that is no excuse for playing block blast in the middle of English.
Onto the actual ban. I personally think some of the rules are kind of crazy. For example, and I don’t know how much they’ve upheld this; if you get your phone taken away on a Friday and it’s your third time getting it taken, they get to keep it for the whole weekend if a parent can’t come get it themselves. To me this is absolutely bonkers. I get that they don’t want people on their phones but it’s also not their property. Sure, take it for the day, but the whole weekend? Insane. Anyways, this among other strict rules has led to an over disgruntled reaction to the new ban by kids all across the school. But I suppose in the great scheme of things, at least we don’t have to put them in those phone cubbies that are in some classes.
