Kids Need Cell Phones: Columbine Shooting an Example

   
There are many who are opposed to letting children have their own cell phones especially since they see it as a distraction to these kids during school hours. Although there are drawbacks to giving kids cell phones, these are just one side of the coin since there are also advantages.
Cons
The first argument regarding kids’ cell phones is the nonstop chatting and texting. They spend a lot of hours pressing the buttons of their cell phones that their hands are practically glued to the device. It’s turning out to be a substitute to real life conversations and meaningful relationships.
Another reason is one that concerns the school. Administrators and teachers complain about how these students nonchalantly use their cell phones inside the classrooms even while their teachers are in the middle of a lecture.
Pros
Although there are strong arguments and valid grounds as to why more adults and parents contest the idea of kids owning cell phones, there are also justifications for why children should have their own handsets.
These devices, at a certain degree, provide the kids with safety and the parents with peace of mind. While some argue that these children are unlikely to get hurt in school, the fact is, kids need cell phones; “Columbine shootings” that happened way back in 1999 disproves this assumption that kids are completely safe at school.
It would also help the parents be at ease that they can contact and check on their children anytime of the day since these devices come with GPS. Those who live at a time where landline was the standard means of communication should see that the tides are changing and that these kids need cell phones. Columbine, as was stated above gave confirmation of the importance these devices play in the safety of the kids since those kids trapped inside the Columbine buildings were able to communicate with their parents and with the authorities.
Conclusion
Although one can argue that there are downsides to cell phones, it’s safe to say that the pros outweigh the cons since safety is a lot more important than all other factors being considered. Undoubtedly, kids need cell phones, Columbine and other school shootings should be enough for parents to see this.

There are many who are opposed to letting children have their own cell phones especially since they see it as a distraction to these kids during school hours. Although there are drawbacks to giving kids cell phones, these are just one side of the coin since there are also advantages. ConsThe first argument regarding kids’ cell phones is the nonstop chatting and texting. They spend a lot of hours pressing the buttons of their cell phones that their hands are practically glued to the device. It’s turning out to be a substitute to real life conversations and meaningful relationships.Another reason is one that concerns the school. Administrators and teachers complain about how these students nonchalantly use their cell phones inside the classrooms even while their teachers are in the middle of a lecture.ProsAlthough there are strong arguments and valid grounds as to why more adults and parents contest the idea of kids owning cell phones, there are also justifications for why children should have their own handsets.These devices, at a certain degree, provide the kids with safety and the parents with peace of mind. While some argue that these children are unlikely to get hurt in school, the fact is, kids need cell phones; “Columbine shootings” that happened way back in 1999 disproves this assumption that kids are completely safe at school.It would also help the parents be at ease that they can contact and check on their children anytime of the day since these devices come with GPS.

Those who live at a time where landline was the standard means of communication should see that the tides are changing and that these kids need cell phones. Columbine, as was stated above gave confirmation of the importance these devices play in the safety of the kids since those kids trapped inside the Columbine buildings were able to communicate with their parents and with the authorities.ConclusionAlthough one can argue that there are downsides to cell phones, it’s safe to say that the pros outweigh the cons since safety is a lot more important than all other factors being considered. Undoubtedly, kids need cell phones, Columbine and other school shootings should be enough for parents to see this.

   
   

Posted in Kids Cell Phones  on June 24, 2010 - 8:51 pm by admin  |

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