The last time I taught full time was 2002 and back then that was pretty much the rule at all schools. If kids had phones then they had to leave them in their lockers. If I saw one out I would keep it until the end of the day.
Slowly over the years the phones became so common and so many kids had them out all the time.The schools just kinda threw up their hands and gave up. Now just about all classrooms allow it. The funny thing is that if teachers are ever caught taking photos or video of the students they can be in big trouble and sued over it. As a sub now we are told that if we have a cell phone out while we are teaching it can be grounds for firing.
I have two daughters now aged 12 and 13. Nether of my daughters has a cell phone and I don't plan on getting them one until they go to college. They both complain frequently because all of their friends have them. I tell them no.
College, you say? Sir, once your daughters get their hands on one those cellphones, Blackberrys, IPODS, etc,etc in the next 6 years to come with improvements constantly, you can kiss their college educations goodbye!
I'm sure you have instilled into your daughters good principles, but Sir, those contraptions can be just as addictive as drinking, smoking, and many others addictions that abound. I believe you should allow your daughters a simple cellphone. A simple easy to use minutes-as-you-go cellphone, no apps,games, browsing, Internet. You know what I mean. Don't punish or withhold such things from your daughters because of fucked-up young people and adults are so addicted that they can't be without them. Something nice and simple.
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