It is said that fifty-four percent of teenagers communicate by text. This is another way students can cheat. Someone can text their friend for an answer on the homework. Students can make plans with their friends instead of listening to their teacher. Gossip and rumors can spread easily by students communicating by text. This could hurt many people and cause drama. The last thing schools need are more bullies. Cell phones are not suitable for schools.
Cell phones should not be in schools because they cause students to break the rules, cause students to be distracted, and causes students to communicate in class. But, some people who think cell phones should be in school say it would be better to have cell phones to communicate with parents. Ninety-eight percent of parents say their child has a cell phone so they can keep in touch. But, there are phones at school that students can ask to use to call their parents if they need them. That is not a valid argument. Cell phones will do terrible things for school, so they should not be