cons of cell phone

          Many school boards have tried setting limits on cell phone use without banning cell phones completely. Requiring that phones be turned off during school hours, confiscating phones from students caught using them in class, and requiring that phones be set to voice mail only have all had limited success. Some teachers are so frustrated with cell phone interruptions that they collect the phones at the beginning of class and return them as students leave. Using cell phone in school had bring many disadvantages for principal, teachers and parents.

          One of the disadvantages of using cell phone in school is distraction when teachers are teaching. Along with the many applications available on a cell phone, an important one is that of texting. There is no guarantee that a student will not text during class hours. Using cell phone in class also affects their concentration on studies and thereby the overall learning process. Not only does the factor of distraction come into the picture in relation to students, but also in relation to teachers and the classroom in general. For example, when the phone starts ringing in class or even if is on 'vibration mode', the teachers might lose their link of teaching and that will prove to be a major disadvantage for the entire class. Not to mention that it is extremely disrespectful for the teacher who is conducting the class.

          Some students had wrong usage the cell phone to draw out illegal matter. The cell phone could turn into a potent device for some students. Instead of using it for academics and emergencies, some students might make unlawful use of its features. For examples, camera, it bring the issue of school safety into the picture. They might click snaps that are not right, or record videos that are questionable in nature or call the school and report a bomb threat as a prank or to cancel classes. They may also use the phone to draw out other illegal activities like drug deals, thefts and the like. So also, if the phone is used extensively, it could lead to an extravagant bill.

          Having the Internet on the phone provides for an opportunity to cheat. Students can refer to the Internet for answers on a test, or they could text an accomplice for the answers. They could also photograph information from a textbook and use that to cheat in the test. Neither of these acts leads to any sort of education for the students, but on the other hand, discourages them from working hard.

          Undeniably, mobile telephone is a symbol of technological break through. It represents the most overwhelming fad nowadays. But when we use it, are we also making it the most annoying, unnecessary and time-wasting device? As a matter of fact, mobile telephone provides much more problems to the society than contributions. Therefore, please be aware of its impact all the time. If you still keep on using it without any limitations, you will at last suffer most severely by your own hands.

written by 

ai ling