students shouldn't bring handphones to schools(Malaysia)?
139100
Students in any school throughout the globe shouldn't be bringing cell phones to class. They should be turned off, but since I suppose most people forget to do that, then perhaps it should be legislated against. \n\nThis is because it is very disturbing to the classroom environment. If people could just learn to be polite about this, then I think they should be allowed IN school for use between classes. Again, as long as it is neither disruptive nor counterproductive (as in makes you late for class or too distracted to pay attention.)\n\nReally they should be used for emergencies only.
991107
Students should be allowed to carry a cellular phone with them during school hours. To prevent disruption of class the phones should always be off. They should not use the phone unless they are on break or it is an emergency. Not a "Oh my goodness, my hair is a mess" emergency, but a true emergency. We have school violence and natural disasters, things that happen not on the average day, but a parent or guardian does feel more at ease believing that if they can find their child or reassure them. So I say allow cell phones, but be responsible. Don't disrupt the class.
105175
I dont think they should allow phones in school,,,the kids are there to learn and God knows they ALL already know how to use a dang phone.
546264
technically no, you should not have had it at school in the first place.
730574
This is an infringement on the rights of your students and their parents, unless they have signed a release.\n\nBelieve me, i teach special education and I know they would be a wonderful tool.  We could learn a lot about our students.  They could be used as a safety tool, however, they cannot be secret.
1079083
disruption, cheating, rude to the teacher and students who are there to study. And even worse, it can be used to detonate an incendiary device if so programmed.   They should be banned! in a classroom.\n\nDon't you, out of plain courtesy, turn off your mobile in church, restaurant, theatre, function???? Same for classroom\n\nIncredible how we (old folks -- i.e. 30 and over) survived without a cellphone in a classroom. \n\nIf you have a problem and need to call home, school provides for that.  \n\nKeep cellphones in lockers or cars and when you need to call home to say you are going to  be late or need help, you can do so then...Otherwise, your teacher(s) will ensure --- in an emergency -- that your parents/guardians be notified.
103841
Heavy usage of cellphone by a highschool student can cause the following: \n(1) low proficiency in spelling (most oftn omitting the vowels from the words) since most cellphone users shorten the words to save space. \n(2) focus on studies is diverted - e.g. addiction to games installed in the cellphone unit. \n(3) diminished etiquette -  There is a sense of urgency to respond to texts/calls regardless of one's situation, be it during holy mass, meetings, family gatherings, classes, movie houses, and so on\n(4) safety risks - Cellphone users text/call while walking, driving, amd crossing the pedestrian.  \n(5) materialism - To be considered cool and popular in one's circle of friends, there is a tendency to want and demand for latest cellphone models
673729
If you mean "allowed", I would say "NO".  Don't do it.  Note the date, time, witnesses, then report it to the police, the principal, and your parents.
983922
It is only allowed if you have a hands-free set installed in your car.\nUsing your cell while driving without one of these sets is banned by StVO § 23 (1a). (road traffic regulations, paragraph 23, section 1a).\nThe fine is 30€.\nHere is a link to the road traffic regulations. (It's in German) http://www.stvkr.de/StVO/par23.htm
894043
Well, just like other distracting items, game boys, squirt guns or any other toys the teacher has a right to confiscate it.\nMany students are also using cell phone to cheat on tests by taking pictures of the test or texting the answers.
25361
No they donot.\n\nUsing headphones at a sufficiently high volume level causes temporary or permanent hearing impairment or deafness. Other risks arise from the reduced awareness of external sounds — some jurisdictions regulate the use of headphones while driving vehicles. Also, most European countries have imposed high penalties since 2002 on drivers not using a headset while operating a mobile phone in a car, to ensure that drivers keep their hands on the vehicle's controls.\n\nusing them for a long time might cause bacterial growth in the ears
962695
Studies are indicating that the microwave radiation from cell phones  influences brain functioning and development. This occurs when they're in stand-by mode as well. It's all the more important for kids who are still growing of course. Safety levels are always measured for healthy adult men. Children's bodies are so much smaller that these 'limits' don't protect them.\n\nIf it turns out that these studies are wrong, so be it. If they're right, well, we don't know HOW bad the consequences could be.\n\nBeyond that, there's the distraction factor, risk of theft and yet another consumerist gadget which lets kids value each other's worth, and their own, in how cool their 'toys' are.
303203
its incredibly rude to the teacher and to the other students.  Especially considering that college students aren't tradition - there are adults returning to school because they need to do well and get a new job - they have to focus.  think about all the different ringers they have now.  its not even just a phone ringing anymore - its a song playing.  I am in university and it's terrible when someone's phone rings because the teacher has to compete with that noise/try to focus on what they were trying to say before they heard eminem start plaing.  The teachers are being payed to teach, and the students are paying to hear them teach. lets leave the cells phone off/on vibrate and focus on the class.  I realise that sometimes there are emegergencies - and you need to know right away, thats why a lot of people have cell phones.  I personally Do have one, and it came in really handy in class one day when i got a call about my dad being in the hospital.  But i had it on vibrate, the people next to me knew that my phone rang and that i got up and left the classroom, but they were able to continue listening to the lecture with only the disruption of me walking past them.
473845
Okay, I just sent you something for why students should bring mobile phones to school.  Now you want one as to why they should not?\n  Just use the same one but change it around adding this:\nThere is much talk about the use of mobile phones causing the user cancer, students can use the phone to cheat on exams, students can use the phone to take pictures of things they aren't suppose to, students can use the phone for playing games, rather than doing their assignments, they can use the phone rather than have a good lunch, .......
848733
wow...scary..I am amazed...this cannot be a security issue can it?  My boy's high school has the same rule and of a crowd of 100 or so during a meet the teachers day (I took off an hour from work and came straight there) the principal singled me out in the back row and said that hats were not allowed...i think he expected me to immediately take it off, but i just looked at him...if he taken the issue any further i would have walked out...this is a small town.\n\nI searched for the Saginaw michigan police department site and sent them an e-mail saying how manly they were for bringing violence to this terrible hat wearer.\n\nI'll agree that the man was tassered for resisting, but the police officer had no right to touch the man in the first place.  If it was a security issue, like hiding a gun or something...he could have hidden a heavy pistol a lot easier in his pocket,,,it cannot be aa security issue...but whatever, it should have at least been explained bvefore the officer grabbed the man's possessions and person
645904
Students should be allowed to have them because not only does it serve to protect them but it also enables them to be reached in times of an emergency...however they should be switched off during class.
669029
People under 16-17 years old should not be allowed to have cellphones. Period.\nExcept doctors and other similar professionals, nobody really *needs*¨a cellphone. This is specially true for teenagers and children.