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"I think this is a pretty good idea."

Just like any other distraction, if becomes a problem try to remove the problem.

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"parents can do what they did for decades before the cellphone was commonplace"

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"damn right"

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"It just seems that with every new rule, schools are becoming more like prisons than places of learning. "

Thats partially because teachers are not just teachers anymore; they are disciplinarians/babysitters/entertainers. So many damn rules about being fair to Johnny, can't offend Lisa, or have to help little Timmy they can't do everything they need to. And

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"these kids have more distractions and free reign than they've ever had"

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"i don't understand the sense of entitlement some people have when it comes to cellphones."

No kidding; especially the sense that someone is texting/calling you have to respond to them. Voicemail is there for a reason, you can look at texts later.



I got my first cell phone when I was in college (2000?); it wasn't really an option until I was out of the house. I don't see how kids can want/need a cell phone and expect parents to pay for it. Use the damn house phone; if you want more freedom that costs $ so start paying.

3/27/2009 9:46:03 PM