ReadWorks Tough Cell

The problem with cell phones in schools seems to be that

• parents call their kids during class.

• they encourage dishonesty.

• some students use them from the wrong purposes.

• teachers are distracted from their lesson plans.

While some people defend cell phones as useful during emergencies, Kenneth Trump's opinion is that

• parents don't need to be so worried about their children.

• too many cell phones would tie up the phone system.

• National School Safety and Security Services should ban them.

• banning cell phones would cut down on theft.

William Sharffe's opinion is that

• schools are too strict about cell phones.

• cell phones should be banned from all schools across America.

• students should follow school rules when using cell phones.

• cell phones should be allowed in class.

The author repeatedly emphasizes responsible use of cell phones, probably in order to

• encourage students to avoid bad use of cell phones.

• justify some school's decisions to ban them.

• prove that teacher are overly suspicious about them.

• keep parents from insisting that their kids carry them.

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