Why Students Should Be Able to Use Phones At Lunch
Have you ever been at lunch, and casually checked your phone for a couple minutes, and later gotten it taken away? This has happened to many students, and it leaves most of them perplexed why they can’t have them out, especially if it isn’t a learning time.
Why it is a good idea
Phones at lunch doesn’t sound like it would benefit students but it does. In high school, students are allowed to use their phones at lunch, so being able to use them now might prepare students about how to appropriately use them when they get to ninth grade. It also lets students socialize more, except online, giving them an actual break from school.
Why are teachers second guessing it
Although it seems like a great idea, there are reasons why teachers are on the fence about it. Phones at lunch can cause lots of drama: students might bully kids online by taking photos or videos of them. Phones at lunch also might distract students from eating or socializing, and this is supposed to be a break for students, not a time to stare at another screen all day. While these are valid arguments, the reality is most adults and students have to learn how to manage screen time independently.
Interviews
I interviewed two teachers and two students to get their take on cell phone use at lunch.
“It would be a good idea with some rules and expectations about what is good and appropriate. The rules should be mainly around taking photos and posting them on social media. There should be a policy but it could work with the appropriate guidelines. Kids are also allowed to use phones in high school and it would be best if we prepare them on how to use them appropriately in middle school first.” -Mr. Gay
“I don’t know, I’m kinda on the fence about it. If I was a student, I would want to use it. But it could lead to more drama in the afternoon, especially around posting.” -Mrs. Giroux
“I think it’s okay if it’s not bothering others.”- anonymous student
“We undertsand that taking pictures and posting them can become a really big problem, but it already happens. If we don’t have to hide our phones it wuld be easier for teachers to monitor when people are taking pictures and such.” -Mehak
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Jason Dirk ¦ Mar 19, 2024 at 12:56 pm
I also think that going on your phone would be a break from school!
landon skoff ¦ Mar 19, 2024 at 8:58 am
yes I agree I think that a good break from school would help so make this very popular so all teachers can see this
lydka ¦ Feb 19, 2024 at 5:20 pm
i will tell you what im writing a essay so thanks for the info!!!!
Jimmithy ¦ Feb 13, 2024 at 1:21 pm
Thank You for this article. I am going to use it for my test. Don’t worry, I will not forget to cite my evidence.
Genna ¦ Jan 23, 2024 at 4:57 pm
yes bro i wanna be able to use my phone because what if some one is bullying me and i need to record them for proof they are bullying me.
redi :P ¦ Nov 13, 2023 at 6:45 pm
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Dillan ¦ Oct 12, 2023 at 11:24 am
THANKS THIS HELPED SO MUCH
aiden ¦ May 18, 2023 at 10:58 am
we need phones
Daniel Reyes ¦ Feb 23, 2023 at 1:19 pm
ok
Daisy ¦ Jan 24, 2023 at 4:02 pm
Yas! This is so great and great in general
Addy ¦ Jan 16, 2023 at 8:31 pm
really good article. Using this as evidence for an argumentative essay I have to write for English class.
Cemya ¦ Feb 28, 2023 at 8:24 am
Same
Michael ¦ Nov 9, 2023 at 10:10 am
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Delilah ¦ Nov 15, 2023 at 10:43 am
Yeah same
LalaMilkyShow ¦ Oct 19, 2022 at 9:39 am
I totally agree with this article! And while sometimes it could lead to that thing people do where they airdrop to random numbers, phones at lunch could be a good option! Of course, some kids may need to be restricted more.
Xavier Williams ¦ Nov 15, 2022 at 9:50 am
i think that you are right
Jackel ¦ Jan 4, 2023 at 11:41 am
I’m pretty sure airdrops can be turned off so you don’t receive any airdrops from strangers
poopfart17 ¦ Jan 18, 2023 at 11:45 am
its true mate
Sanvi Vishnum ¦ Jun 17, 2022 at 3:13 pm
Nice article! Mehak has a very valid point too