Is it good to allow students to use mobile phone?

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Abid, you hjave posted a good topic and is very much a relevant subject!

My views in this regards are that it is not advisable to allow students to use mobile phones! Allowing them to use mobile phones causes addiction to talking with friends on phone conitinously or using it to keep texting others using up hours in the process - a time that should otherwise be spent on playing with friends in open air and on studying!

Most of the students are using the Mobile phone eventhough they are banned in almost all campuses.As a phone it was a good device.But now it is used for passing the unwanted bluetooth messages.

Also the irrelevant SMS passing from one to one are another curse.The service providers are giving free SMS service to its customers which really had become a burden to all.

Students use hightec handsets with good quality cameras. Those cameras are used for taking pictures of unwanted things rather than wanted.As students they take them carelessly , but when they spread in world many loses their pride and leads to suicide.
So as these things are common among students I think it should not be allowed to students.

[quote]Students use hightec handsets with good quality cameras. Those cameras are used for taking pictures of unwanted things rather than wanted.As students they take them carelessly , but when they spread in world many loses their pride and leads to suicide.
So as these things are common among students I think it should not be allowed to students. [/quote]

Abid, You have pointed out the most harmful use that the mobile is put to! It reminds me of the recent incident that happened in New Delhi, where a young girl was taped in compromising positions by her boyfriend and the MMS was circulated to other students in the school!

The students at young age do not have any knowledge of the repurcussions and consequences that may arise out of their actions that they believe are for pure fun! Such consequences may and have in some cases, lead to young girls and boys committing suicide!

If at all, the students need to use a mobile for some reason and is a must considering their security and need to be communicated witha t all times, the phone that they are given must be a BASIC phone without any such apps such as camera, bluetooth etc.

Mobile phones are a part of our daily life. Nobody- students or others can be reasonably deprived of any facility. The possibility of misuse is no ground for snatching. It may be feared that the mobile phones interfere with studies. In fact, the phones interfere everywhere- offices, court rooms, seminars etc.

Instead of banning the use of mobile, the students should be encouraged to learn the etiquette of mobile communications. The only argument against use of mobile phones is that these interfere with studies. The students may possess the phones, but the should be given proper guidance to use these properly. They must switch to silent or vibrate mode in class rooms. The other etiquette like not using the phone while riding a bike, in conference etc. should also be impressed upon. The deprivation from use of mobile phone will not teach the students the right way to use this.

The Students should not be allowed to use cellphones when they are busy with their classes.They should be allowed to use it once they are out of their class rooms or campus.

Students should be educated by their parents about the usage of cellphone in a constructive manner.The students can make use of cellphones to inform their parents about them arriving late to home when there are special classes or some annual functions etc..Also,they should be taught not to use cellphones when they are crossing roads or when travel-ling.

nagalakshmi.karunanidhi wrote:
[quote]The Students should not be allowed to use cellphones when they are busy with their classes.They should be allowed to use it once they are out of their class rooms or campus.

Students should be educated by their parents about the usage of cellphone in a constructive manner.The students can make use of cellphones to inform their parents about them arriving late to home when there are special classes or some annual functions etc..Also,they should be taught not to use cellphones when they are crossing roads or when travel-ling.[/quote]

Nagalakshmi apparently agrees that there should not be blanket ban on mobile phones but only the students should be encouraged to observe certain rules for use of these phones. I had suggested in previous post that the phones in class room should be in silent/ vibrate mode so that class is not disturbed. In case of urgent message, the student can leave the class temporarily with teacher's permission and attend to urgent message. Possession of smart phones by students is not desirable. Simple mobile phones with SMS facility should suffice in most cases. Phones with camera and MMS facility are likely to be misused more and these need be banned.

gulshan kumar ajmani wrote:
[quote]
Instead of banning the use of mobile, the students should be encouraged to learn the etiquette of mobile communications. The only argument against use of mobile phones is that these interfere with studies. The students may possess the phones, but the should be given proper guidance to use these properly. They must switch to silent or vibrate mode in class rooms. The other etiquette like not using the phone while riding a bike, in conference etc. should also be impressed upon. The deprivation from use of mobile phone will not teach the students the right way to use this.[/quote]

Right.But the present students are not at all ready to hear any such thing.They want full freedom. Then what to do?

The Children are not mature enough to analyze the pros and cons of using mobile phones.It is parents responsibility to guide them and make them understand.

Many of the children use mobile phones just because his/her friend owns a mobile.

For example, the parents can explain the children about the psychological impacts they may face if the cell phones are used unnecessarily for longer hours etc.

Abid Areacode wrote:
[quote]gulshan kumar ajmani wrote:
[quote]
Instead of banning the use of mobile, the students should be encouraged to learn the etiquette of mobile communications. The only argument against use of mobile phones is that these interfere with studies. The students may possess the phones, but the should be given proper guidance to use these properly. They must switch to silent or vibrate mode in class rooms. The other etiquette like not using the phone while riding a bike, in conference etc. should also be impressed upon. The deprivation from use of mobile phone will not teach the students the right way to use this.[/quote]

Right.But the present students are not at all ready to hear any such thing.They want full freedom. Then what to do?[/quote]

There is indiscipline and lawlessness in all spheres. Still we try to regulate. Hence, the use of cell phones also needs be regulated. Rules for not using the cell phone in class room, while walking and driving etc. need be framed and strictly adhered to. Breach of instructions is to be considered misconduct and accordingly dealt with.

nagalakshmi.karunanidhi wrote:
[quote]The Children are not mature enough to analyze the pros and cons of using mobile phones.It is parents responsibility to guide them and make them understand.

Many of the children use mobile phones just because his/her friend owns a mobile.

For example, the parents can explain the children about the psychological impacts they may face if the cell phones are used unnecessarily for longer hours etc.[/quote]

Primary responsibility regarding use of cell phones by children lies on parents. Schools also need to frame strict rules in this regard. Cooperation between parents/ guardians and school authorities can definitely result in proper use of cell phones by children.

Also,The more we try to keep the students away from using cell phones the more they will be inquisitive. They will think all crooked ways to use it when nobody notice them.

Instead,the school management can lay down some rules and regulations regarding the usage of cellphones. When a student is found to be guilty then they can punish the particular student accordingly and further usage of mobile phones by that particular student can be banned.In this way it can be a lesson to other students too.

According to me,in this world which is full of crime the young generation must own a cell phone to intimate to their parents about their status whenever it is needed.

In the recent Coimbatore incident where two school going children were kidnapped and murdered,if they would have got a cellphone there would have been chances of them getting rescued by police.Unfortunately the little girl was rapped and murdered.

Nagalkakshmi wrote:
[quote]The Children are not mature enough to analyze the pros and cons of using mobile phones.It is parents responsibility to guide them and make them understand.

Many of the children use mobile phones just because his/her friend owns a mobile.

For example, the parents can explain the children about the psychological impacts they may face if the cell phones are used unnecessarily for longer hours etc.[/quote]

It is true that the children are not mature enough to handle a phone, but so is the fact that majority of the parents themselves display enough immaturity on the usage of the phone. Children learn from their parents and not from what they are taught.

Again, regarding the debate on whether the school children should be allowed phones, my opinion is still no.

Most of the schools provide their own buses and where there is no school transport, parents make arrangements to drop and pick up their children from school. In those circumstances, a child does not need to own a phone. If something happens while in the school or a child is ill, it is the responsibility of the teachers to notify their parents.

The example you quoted Nagalakshmi, of the kidnapping and murder, even if the children did possess a phone, the question still remains whether they would have been smart enough to call someone for help without being noticed by the kidnappers! and such incidents are actually one-off.

BUt considering the possibility of such an event ever happening, providing a mobile phone to the children while still in school would cause a much damaging effect on the child physically as well as psychologically.

Kalyani Nandurkar wrote:
[quote]Nagalkakshmi wrote:
[quote]The Children are not mature enough to analyze the pros and cons of using mobile phones.It is parents responsibility to guide them and make them understand.

Many of the children use mobile phones just because his/her friend owns a mobile.

For example, the parents can explain the children about the psychological impacts they may face if the cell phones are used unnecessarily for longer hours etc.[/quote]

It is true that the children are not mature enough to handle a phone, but so is the fact that majority of the parents themselves display enough immaturity on the usage of the phone. Children learn from their parents and not from what they are taught.

Again, regarding the debate on whether the school children should be allowed phones, my opinion is still no.

Most of the schools provide their own buses and where there is no school transport, parents make arrangements to drop and pick up their children from school. In those circumstances, a child does not need to own a phone. If something happens while in the school or a child is ill, it is the responsibility of the teachers to notify their parents.

The example you quoted Nagalakshmi, of the kidnapping and murder, even if the children did possess a phone, the question still remains whether they would have been smart enough to call someone for help without being noticed by the kidnappers! and such incidents are actually one-off.

BUt considering the possibility of such an event ever happening, providing a mobile phone to the children while still in school would cause a much damaging effect on the child physically as well as psychologically.[/quote]

I agree that small children need not be given mobile phones. schools are responsible for their safety. But children from Class VI and above should be allowed use of mobile phones. These children are a little grown up and go to schools even riding bicycles or even mopeds. Absolute ban on phones will deprive them of learning proper use/ etiquette of using mobile phones. The children are allowed to use bicycles even though there are safety hazards on road. similarly, they should be allowed to use mobile phones and learn from experience. A set of dos and don'ts for using mobikles is all that is needed. Also parents may be advised to give to children only cheaper mobiles with voice and text facility only without camera.

Gulshan I appreciate the fact that while you are stressing the point of safety and security while using the mobile. Also the comparison between using a bicycle with a mobile is not really prudent. I say this for the simple reason that while riding a bicycle on the road, even a young child can clearly see any approaching danger and will have enough judgement to steer clear of the approaching vehicle and thus remain safe.

Same cannot be said for a mobile phone. Large-scale researches have proved that the microwave radiation from mobiles is feared to cause cancer, affect blood pressure and cause memory problems. and it is feared that the young children may be the most vulnerable to these effects.

I woulod like to quote Professor Gerald Hyland of the University of Warwick here "It's totally irresponsible for parents to let their children have mobiles. It is the equivalent of giving the child a cyanide pill."

Kalyani Nandurkar wrote:
[quote]Gulshan I appreciate the fact that while you are stressing the point of safety and security while using the mobile. Also the comparison between using a bicycle with a mobile is not really prudent. I say this for the simple reason that while riding a bicycle on the road, even a young child can clearly see any approaching danger and will have enough judgment to steer clear of the approaching vehicle and thus remain safe.

Same cannot be said for a mobile phone. Large-scale researches have proved that the microwave radiation from mobiles is feared to cause cancer, affect blood pressure and cause memory problems. and it is feared that the young children may be the most vulnerable to these effects.

I would like to quote Professor Gerald Hyland of the University of Warwick here "It's totally irresponsible for parents to let their children have mobiles. It is the equivalent of giving the child a cyanide pill." [/quote]

I appreciate for adding health angle also to the use of phone by children. I agree, as I have done in my earlier post, that mobile phones may be used by children from Class VI onwards only. Despite security and health hazards, mobile phones have to be used at some stage by every one. It appears that teenagers should be allowed to use mobile phones with some precautions and guide lines.

Yes, Health hazards are a very good point to be added because the teenage brains are having a lot of tender proteins.When it is exposed to many radiations frequently it may totally change causing brain related problems in early age itself.

Abid Areacode wrote:
[quote]Yes, Health hazards are a very good point to be added because the teenage brains are having a lot of tender proteins.When it is exposed to many radiations frequently it may totally change causing brain related problems in early age itself.[/quote]

The modern gadgets and way of living are accompanied by many health hazards. Still, we cannot live in the way our forefathers did. We may take some precautions only. There has to be a stage when children are given mobile phones. High school stage will be too late and primary classes stage too early. That is why I suggested class VI onwards with some precautions. Parents and teachers can guide students and a code of conduct be made for guidance. The rules about mobile phones will be observed like other rules for school discipline.

Hey friends! All you have done a great job of dealing with this relevant topic by looking at from all possible angles.My point is mobile phone or which initially started being known as cell phone is nothing more than a sign post of our relentless march of progress of science and technology.And looking at the history of discovery and development of any technology or any product,perhaps we can not have a single instance where its uses have been an unmitigated blessing.That's the reason we are here today to discuss one of the most negative uses of mobile phone.

As I have already mentioned these scientific discoveries are all signals and sign posts of progress and development and anyone who would try to go against it would be likened to a man who is trying to stop a speeding car standing in the middle of the road!! When there are uses,surely there would be abuses.I would deal with other aspects later.

Chinmoy,
You are right.As I told earlier when a garland is given to a monkey what will be the state of that garland? That is what happening now.I agree that it is one of the best invention made by mankind so far.But at the same time if it was a cell phone only it was too more useful and was free from the abuses reporting today.

chinmoymukherjee wrote:
[quote]Hey friends! All you have done a great job of dealing with this relevant topic by looking at from all possible angles.My point is mobile phone or which initially started being known as cell phone is nothing more than a sign post of our relentless march of progress of science and technology.And looking at the history of discovery and development of any technology or any product,perhaps we can not have a single instance where its uses have been an unmitigated blessing.That's the reason we are here today to discuss one of the most negative uses of mobile phone.

As I have already mentioned these scientific discoveries are all signals and sign posts of progress and development and anyone who would try to go against it would be likened to a man who is trying to stop a speeding car standing in the middle of the road!! When there are uses,surely there would be abuses.I would deal with other aspects later.[/quote]

It is rightly stated that any product is not an unmitigated blessing. It is further correctly stated that going against an invention will be like stopping a speeding car standing in the middle of road. Thus, it can be safely concluded that mobile phones have to be used. Children have to be trained in use of gadgets as this is part of process of making them responsible future citizens. But some precautions should be observed and rules framed for safe and proper use of phones by children. Hence, I suggested in an earlier post that children studying in Class VI and above alone be allowed use of mobile phones with suitable guidelines and code of conduct. Children have even otherwise to abide by school discipline. Rules about use of mobile phones are also part of discipline and should be accordingly enforced.