By Mariella Caraus
In today's technological world, cellular phones have become an integral part of day-to-day life. People of all ages rely on them for both communication and entertainment. In many schools students are allowed to bring their phones to school too. These days, more and more students are bringing cell phones to class. Even elementary school-aged students have cell phones in their pockets or backpacks. I personally believe that the idea of having no phones in school is the best one for two reasons.
The first and foremost reason why cellphones should be prohibited from use in schools is that they pose a significant disruption in the educational process. The most obvious manifestation of such disruption is cheating during exams or other tests: access to the Internet, electronic books, and consulting with peers through mobile phones right from the classroom. When you have your phone on your desk, you are automatically compelled to look when a notification comes off, without even realizing it. I myself, when I know that I have my phone in the classroom, tend to check it from time to time.
Secondly, some students are so immature because instead of worrying about their school work they are taking their time to go onto social media and make posts or text another student just to bully them because of how someone is. This is probably one of the worst distractions for a kid; it can cause depression, and sometimes children don't even want to get out of bed to go to school. Students have used their phones to embarrass their peers or teachers, too. For example, students may record school fights and post them online.
Some people think that we have to use and have phones in school because phones help us communicate with our parents during an emergency. Also, most phones now have calendar options on them and this is an easy way for students to keep track of their assignments and upcoming tests. This point has some merit on the surface. However, you can find a different way to organise yourself, not exactly using your phone calendar. Parents can also communicate through teachers or school administration with their child. In this way they will not disturb their children from learning.
To conclude, there are many well-documented benefits to not having phones in school. Distraction and cyberbullying are just some examples of it. So let us ban phones in schools, in order to have progress in our educational system and society too!