Emma Hacker '27
Cell phones have shaped our generation for the better and the worse. They have developed so fast that we can not even keep track anymore. This causes the unrestricted use of cell phones or inappropriate use of them.
Even though there are many cons of cell phones, how can they benefit school and learning? Schools have had a phone problem for a while, but recently it has become worse. Students are losing focus because of phones, using them for cheating, and even using them for spreading rumors or things that are not just about peers.
Though phones have a lot of cons, we take the positive side of them for granted on school grounds. They help us with our schedules, time, and communicating with friends.
If phones were to be taken away during school hours, our school would have to accommodate it. Many students use their phones to tell the time and help get to classes on time. Without a convenient clock at just the touch of a button, many people would lose track of time and get to class late or not know where they are going at all.
Abington Friends would have to put in many more clocks in the school– not just in classrooms. A big part of the problem is that many students at AFS do not know how to read analog clocks or have not been taught how to use them. Unless AFS opted to use digital clocks, many students would be at a disadvantage.
Phones also help students communicate and get news on time. If there is a schedule change that is very last minute, the only way you’re going to quickly get it is by checking your phone. Since students don’t always check our emails besides the notifications we get on our phones, this would make emailing information much harder.
Students also use phones to communicate with each other and their families. If something were to happen and students didn’t have their phones to text or call their parents or friends, this could also cause unfortunate problems. Phones have ruled our generation for decades, but we are just now figuring out how to handle them.