On Tue, 13 Jun 2006 17:38:21 GMT, "JoeSpareBedroom"
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"JohnH" wrote in message
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On Tue, 13 Jun 2006 10:44:17 GMT, "JoeSpareBedroom"
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JoeSpareBedroom wrote:


Cell phones are illegal for use in the school where I work. If they
are
taken out while in the building, the phone is taken away and given to
a
principal. Then the parents are called to come and get it.

They can't have them, even if they're turned off?

"Cell phones are "illegal for use" in the school where I work. I"f they
are
taken out (I'm assuming to make a call or check a page/email etc) while
in the building," the phone is taken away and given to a
principal. Then the parents are called to come and get it. ..."


John must work in a district where parents teach their kids absolutely
nothing about what's appropriate.


Why would you make such a comment?



Before cell phones were popular with kids, there were no rules banning them
at your school. Something happened to cause the creation of rules, and it
probably involved distractions and rude interruptions because of the phones.
Someone didn't teach these kids manners, and it's not limited to just kids,
either. If cell phones were managed responsibly, nobody would mind the kids
having them. There would be no logical reason to object to them.


Are you in a district where the schools allow cell phones? Do your schools
have *any* rules? Is every rule in your district due to 'parents teaching
their kids absolutely nothing about what's appropriate'?