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Nope. As a dad I want to be able to reach my kid when need to and I want her to be able to do the same
Call the school
That’s been possible since way before cell phones were invented. Call the school and have them give your kid a message. School children on their phones all day long is why your kids can’t read, do math, or pay attention to anything longer than 5 minutes. Also, cyber bullying and negative social media influences are brutal and are contributing to rising suicidal ideation and attempts.
Is my kid on her phone more than I'd like? Yes. But she's a straight A student. Doesn't change the fact I want us to be able to contact each other should an emergency arise
You can. You call the school. That's what people did before schools started allowing phones everywhere.
If there is an emergency, you'll need to call them anyway. No school is just gonna let your kid leave because the kid says it's okay.
Sincerely, a fellow dad
I know I'd just bring it in my bag with it turned off and not take it out until class is over.
There are “no internet” phones that are just talk and geolocation and nothing else.