Cell phone ban at Madison High school takes effect

Parents discuss a new cell phone policy at Madison High School.
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[@kyshac81]

If you want your child to sit in a class with a cell phone in their face, then you need to be teaching your child yourself. They don’t need to be in anyone’s classroom.

[@XXLSSBBW]

I'm not sure what the name of this device is. (an anti-spy detector I think is its name.) Every classroom should have one. Students try to use their phones and they won't work properly.

[@KasperskyFan2111]

It’s called a cellular jammer and pls don’t encourage schools to use them they are illegal in most countries

[@bruhhhhmoment4848]

Are you dumb that’s not what it’s like

[@suemullins5213]

When I was young we didn't have cell phones and we were fine. If teachers and administrators have them, the kid's don't need them.

[@thehebrewyisraeliteinstitu1868]

Walking out of school because of cell phone ban 😂😂😂😂😂😂 Gen Z were born destroyed.

[@Ihavemyownopinion4]

The parents are trash 🚮

[@sihi22]

Ban phones during school agreed

[@bruhhhhmoment4848]

Nope in class time maybe but during hallways and in lunch you should be able to use your phone

[@kyshac81]

This needs to be done nationwide. What I’m noticing is these kids nowadays barely know how to read.

[@gerrigatlin7098]

No social skills

[@user-wb4ye4yb5o]

Makes no sense you need to know how to read to use a phone

[@user-wb4ye4yb5o]

People say the dumbest thing

[@Anonymous61136]

I can read what you are saying. What are you talking about?

[@Mrs.Adrian]

@@Anonymous61136they mean out loud, at grade level, with good diction.

[@destinycarter3168]

Give them a watch to dial out if your really concerned about shootings

[@me-pz5yi]

Good idea.

[@kuyakyel324]

Or a satellite phone in case.

[@yungnflashytv]

So her kid in HS didn't call her and let her know they were on lockdown? But yet she is here arguing that the kids should have the phone

[@dfield3dg]

This is how schools were before. Why is this even such a Big Deal. Maybe if we go back to what was in place before then these kids could actually learn something!

[@RebelPride1993]

agreed 1000%

[@GabrielTheMagolorMain]

What were the graduation rates and SAT scores at this school before?

[@benignobrionesiii]

​@@GabrielTheMagolorMainthat's what I want to know.

[@Sirhc2023]

Be real school is boring

[@Elcavitoruco123]

I am a parent and I got a eight years old 14 years old and 23 and I said yes take the cell phones away at school classes. I actually love the school for doing that

[@tracyclark7560]

I am a substitute teacher in several states, honestly the phones interrupt learning every hour.

[@culan_SCP]

I am a 14 year old, and thats exactly what a boomer would say

[@Elcavitoruco123]

@@culan_SCP let me explain why I say this I have a very ugly situation sometimes with my kids trying to tell them to put away their cell phones. And if I don’t put attention they will grab it back up again, and I will really fight with them on that and if they do that with me that I’m their father I cannot imagine what they do at school with teachers

[@bruhhhhmoment4848]

I’m fine not using it in class by my state made it you can’t use it at all that’s so stupid it isn’t interrupting learning by using it during lunch

[@bhorton7250]

We used to get pagers taking away if pulled/checking during class. Would be no different from cell phones.

[@XXLSSBBW]

I remember taking my Gameboy Colour to school, but NEVER used it during class time. If I did I had two options: 1.) Put it away in my locker. or 2.) teacher takes it away until end of the day or week.

[@ronnie32567]

Suspend the kids who walked out, teach them a lesson!!!!!

[@bluelava4282]

Good idea

[@benignobrionesiii]

Yes!!! It's not like it's going to make a difference. They already weren't going to class this week.

[@FireyCam]

Great Idea when count day comes and there is no money for the school.

[@ronnie32567]

@@FireyCamI’m quite sure a couple days aren’t gonna break the school.SMH!!!

[@UnBarney]

Silence! These are high schoolers. HIGH. SCHOOLERS!! Of course they use phones

[@tpp4007]

Parents get phone calls, emergency text messages, and letters from the school. That is sufficient enough. We had generations that went to school without cell phones and did perfectly fine!

[@soufwesthoustontx]

If 2 out of 10 don't graduate that means 8 out of 10 graduate. Removing cellphones won't produce top performing students. Placing the blame on cellphones rather than the actual issues won't help.

[@dr.lorianne]

A voice of reason; I like this man! He presented facts, not emotion.

[@daniellereid7576]

She had to pay to get her cellphone back smh that’s robbery and extortion on a kid shame on whoever adult was doing that tryna make a quick buck

[@franciscoleal6339]

Get these kids some beepers/pagers if they're really worried about having to contact their parent during an emergency😂

[@maryanneceron8176]

Yes !!! I still remember if it's truly an emergency you go to the office and use the phone there. Kids now a days don't understand you can actually be ok without a phone. Even when cells came more popular you didn't use it during the day had to save texts and minutes for after 7 pm. Fights were part of our lunch entertainment but then again we didn't try to kill each other.

[@culan_SCP]

What the hell is a “beeper/pager”

[@pamy913]

They’ve obviously not followed directions before and IT IS a distraction, otherwise the ban wouldn’t have happened.

[@saturneternal]

Back then, cellphones was mostly for adults and super rich kids. Need to call home, go to the office. Need to catchup with friends, write and pass notes to each other. Nowadays, it's crying and protesting instead of finding alternative ways. Our future society is screwed. No wonder why there's a teacher shortage, these parents don't know how to teach their kids how to behave and follow rules. I sure don't want to babysit these irresponsible parent's kids. If I was kid now and was found at this silly protest, I would've received an ass whooping from my parents.

[@wizardofahhhhhhz]

The way to manage this is to not send your child to school with a smartphone. If you absolutely feel that your child NEEDS a phone, buy them a basic flip phone. It’s the smartphone apps that are a distraction. Also…parents text those kids ALL DAY LONG while they’re in class. The parents are being dramatic and causing their kids to be dramatic about the phones.

[@Mrs.Adrian]

Yes let’s go back to 2007. I’m getting my kids razors .. pink, blue, red, any one you like😊

[@BUILDanAMERICAthatputPEOPLE1st]

A signal jamming device would be better than taking a risk of being financially liable for losing or damaging $1000 phones. 911 could still be reachable, video recording could still be available. Install portable phones sporadically around school in the event of an emergency. I personally think phone confiscation is not a good option. Phones should be on person at all times for safety. However, maybe impose a penalty for violation of said rules.

[@DancesTonight]

This is how it should’ve been in the first place

[@Ihavemyownopinion4]

The mom is the problem!! She is the type that will want justice for a crime committed against her but will enable her criminal kids 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@StrokedGT]

I'm picturing high school lunch period now is just kids on their phone, they're addicted to them. That mom is part of the problem.

[@zzz.tyrone]

it really is. depending on who i sit with at lunch based off semester. determines how social lunch is bc your right

[@Mrs.Adrian]

Graduated high school in 2013. We could have phones but they had to be put away in our lockers and used only before or after school. Once it came out it got confiscated. And had random searches where they would search bags and confiscate them. It was annoying but it kept us off our phones and my class had a 93% graduation rate

[@dizzyness786]

No. I have a daughter with a heart condition. With symptoms arrive. I want to know. School tells you after something is happening. Not when.

[@yungnflashytv]

I believe that's an emergency in which she would have it in her backpack and be able to use it. The problem is kids aren't using the phones for emergency they just em

[@dizzyness786]

@yungnflashytv I get that. But banning the cellphones. Isn't the way. If she's in class or the bathroom. Or wherever. I can get an emergency vehicle faster to her than the school can. I've had to do it too often. I'm sure how to remedy the situation. But parents want to feel safe. And so do kids. The bunch that are not acting right I get is hard for teachers. Maybe a meeting to help figure out a better plan.

[@rogeliosoto6953]

Your daughter would be an exception as case by case scenarios can be accommodated with proper health paperwork and proof. This is why you include health conditions for your kid and request accommodations for emergencies. They would make an exception for your daughter then but sounds like you don't want to go through that process.

[@dizzyness786]

Why would you assume that? My daughter has a heart condition. Why would I play around about a process that would help her stay safe and healthy? My daughter's school allows phones. I'm responding to the video. Where that option was not discussed.

[@yungnflashytv]

@dizzyness786 they say in the video that the ISD allows for phones to be in the backpack only..... schools can go above and this school or your 1st period teacher keeps it or it stay in a clear magnetic bag in your clear book bag till the end of the day

[@HaydenWise-jg6bx]

If they're not doing anything inappropriate in their focusing different class and during free time they can be on their phone and if you take the phone during free time then you are a failure to be teachers and this goes for schools not parents

[@AJ-dc2tt]

These kids are out of control school is for learning not for talking on cell phone. These parents are stupid because they know their kids are not using cell phones for emergencies more for socializing. If these parents have a problem keep your kids at home teach them yourself problem solved. Then they wonder why today's kids are failing in schools.

[@tucayojct416]

6% of the students are proficient in math. Maybe too busy on TikTok.

[@Lifewithzay21]

Hn

[@Mandible_]

Walked out of class because ban of cell phones 😂 such babies ! School is to learn not to make TikTok videos. Under performance school 🤔

[@Still_I_Ride]

Yep, BAN 'EM!

[@thehebrewyisraeliteinstitu1868]

Most people drive kids to school and then Drop them off. No need to have a phone at school

[@jaylacy9912]

Respect the teacher!!! There are already teacher shortages… when learning off phones.

[@creamcheese1986]

I went to Madison high… they don’t need a damn phone classroom. They don’t need to be learning how to take a test. Should be outraged and insist on teaching subjects in the classroom. Kids can pick up their phones at the end of the day if they need to make a call to go to the office.

[@soilentgreen3813]

You should proof read before hitting enter

[@thegoodsathome]

Generations gone by have gone to school without cell phones, and we survived. How about we create a device that turns off cell phones once they enter a building. Then we can apply that same device to cars..👍

[@mariaberkey8059]

Simple…students nowadays are entitled..let the district and school inform the parents/guardians about school safety and the teachers do their job giving quality instruction and students do their job to STUDY!…It is always the fault of the teachers…Administrators will say classroom management…

[@Unclerucki]

And the pat down Begins....

[@JahmieVidaz-mc3kh]

HAHA😂 YALL GOTTA LEARN it’s not a a big problem

[@thehebrewyisraeliteinstitu1868]

The Teachers and Administrators are sitting there in that Parent’s face and she keeps talking about a single incident that she would have no control over

[@Sirhc2023]

I don't blame the students.

[@dionreed7325]

Anyone grew up in the early 90s kno how to survive without a cell phone these kids can do the same thing. My only concern is school shootings that’s been happening. Unless they have around the clock police at schools I agree with the cell banned.

[@jaylacy9912]

Please!!!!! School should ban cell phones!! I didn’t have phones when I was in high school

[@amya6902]

A teacher said handwriting is TERRIBLE in these kids because they're used to either typing on a phone OR even very common, using the talk to text feature 😱 That is so bad. I remember having to practice my handwriting at the beginning of each year bc just over the summer I'd lose the ability to do it as well. I can't imagine how hard it is for them. Oh and forget about learning cursive, they don't do that anymore.

[@johnathandaviddunster38]

Yes but writing is becoming more and more outmoded , wait till AI . Takes off ...

[@culan_SCP]

Typing so much better (i can rite wel)

[@Unclerucki]

Only if it Is applies to all schools. not certain schools

[@KeepGodfirst007]

We didn't have cell phones, When I was in high school we had 2 pay phones near the cafeteria..

[@darkstardru8424]

If I would’ve had a phone in school back in the day, I could’ve basically cheated in every test in every subject! 😂

[@zzz.tyrone]

somewhat but its really situational. hard to cheat at my school but might be easier at others 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@Lifewithzay21]

😂😂

[@rickeymiller8998]

Get over it. Kids don't need cellphones in schools. Most of them don't need a cellphone at all. Parents are already bad enough living on them, but now they let those cellphones babysit their kids. School is for learning...not walking out of class because you don't like the rules. That speaks volumes about the mindset that people are giving these kids. They are placing feelings over education. If there is a lock down...suck it up. Get out of your feelings and stop acting like this is brand new. Yes...people want their kids safe....and they should...but whining over cellphones is pathetic.

[@General_MacArthur]

your lucky this aint on instagram

[@Bluemojieatscookie15]

​@@General_MacArthuryep

[@porshianew]

Let them keep their phones...lock the WiFi password..a majority of the problem is solved😂😂

[@thomasharris5151]

🤔Tiffany keep your kids phone at home! It’s not needed… parent better, damn their cellphone.

[@justaskdad]

Awesome

[@bonitobonita9263]

Shouldn’t have been banned. What if something happens and they need to call? They need to film something unfair or violent happens? And it’s pretty expensive gadget. Students don’t listen not to use their phone unnecessarily during the class should be suspended or something

[@ScarletAdhesive]

Yes they can be banned!

[@feyfey6874]

Be upset at the ones that ruin it for others on the phone during class rap music brainwashing while teachers trying to teach. Kids be mad at those bad kids not staff

[@dstaff7373]

Be something if schools had a Device that Rendor All phones 📱 useless other then to Call OUT. No internet, whatsapp, or other distractions ONLY out going calls...

[@PrincessCashmonie]

I have that problem with military bases and hospitals. I tired but failed. Even while connected nothing happened. I want to ask both entities about their defense capabilities concerning technology. I think I will not get the right answer.

[@gerrigatlin7098]

The kids want a phone so bad at school then they should get a flip phone so there is no recording of fights, etc..Use the flip phone in case of an emergency. Use your smartphone outside of school.

[@LilTubeBoi]

That parent is a delinquent. She said when she had a cell phone. Which back then you couldn't do anything except for text in how to pay for that. She was running up her parents bill in school and she couldn't. Keep her cell phone. Inner pocket. I had a cell phone back then. And I never brought it out doing school. Because I followed the rules. Its the parenrs fault end of story, her kid doesnt follow the rules because she doesnt and is to damn leniant.

[@mariomarcos2288]

This man and the teacher are so right! Thank you!

[@ronnie32567]

The Lady teacher has some sense!!!!!!

[@Corneliuslifestylee]

I think the phones are a distraction period..kids not learning anything at all in schools today because they so stuck on being on social media

[@ScarletAdhesive]

Ohhh jamming is an option? Jam those phones then!

[@Marinealver]

Shut down the schools, remove the education tax, and decertify the Teacher's Union.

[@rhondak7547]

Ofcourse they should be able to ban them

[@salvyballacc]

Wait a minute...when did they UNban cellphone use on campus? In my days we would allways get our cellphones confiscated

[@HaydenWise-jg6bx]

If anyone agrees with me they can comment hell yes to notify me or let me know you agreed and also comment hell yes to notify me that you agree on if they're not doing anything appropriate with the phone or anything inappropriate with the phone what I meant to say is that if they're not doing anything inappropriate with their phone or they're not out during class time and they're only out during free time then let them have their phones out there and free time and lunch time

[@SHORT-TUBE2.0]

It feels like 2017 all over again

Itz more of a problem taking their phonez than it was the state taking over the school district ?

[@thehebrewyisraeliteinstitu1868]

I knew this day would come.

[@panopeds]

Yes. Finally

[@joakimjocka8022]

This is news? 😂😂😂

[@teresacorley7874]

They tried this in Arizona schools and phones were coming up missing or stolen with students saying oh this phone is there when it wasn't and then staff would release it the biggest problem will be a safety issue in a emergency then what and normal phone lines our down

[@invisiblestarfish1208]

Back when I was in high school several years ago, my school placed phone "cubbies" in every classroom. We needed to turn in our phones every time we entered and started class. We'd grab our phones at the end of class and do it all over again when we have to go to our next class. This system may be better because the phones are not there to distract students, and their phones are still available in case of an emergency. They'd just be safe in the box in their own compartments. We didn't take this new rule seriously at first, but our phones got confiscated until a parent could pick it up and we got Saturday detention. It was a bit harsh but we learned our lesson. I never used my phone in class but I still got in trouble for not turning it in the box. I still support the decision to ban cell phone usage, but have them turn the phone in a safe place and in the same classroom where they are accessible in case of emergencies. Nevertheless, people shouldn't take education for granted. People can barely spell simple things correctly nowadays.

[@rhondak7547]

This country has the worst school system why on earth are parents worried about phones instead of grades , homework, disruptions and being disrespectful.

[@trevonhodges7705]

Parents should insteade justin move their kids to differen high school or a the differen school dítrect until the school há not student and have to change the rules tỏ school be shut dơn and staff ảe fired tỏ if the staff want to keep their jobs they have to chẳng thể rule for students cell phones !

[@Lifewithzay21]

Most of the USA high school are doing this

[@NG..]

If you have to ban them, kids won’t learn to use them responsibly. They need to learn how to practice restraint, because after they graduate there won’t be anyone there to enforce these rules. This is a lazy way of addressing the symptom instead of managing the cause.

[@moodyringtarotllc1624]

In Missouri kids already have to put phones up in the Ponder pouch. And clear back packs are already a requirement and no purses.

[@TheMostHighDaughter180]

They are not kids, they are children.

[@Bluemojieatscookie15]

Same thing 💀

[@edwardnorton3534]

@@Bluemojieatscookie15😭🤣bro

[@aracoixo3288]

WOW 1:07

[@draz9765]

Those kids would only exchange naughty messages within classmates, so this is a good measure too to prevent teenage pregnancies of these young Americans

[@shamarriles135]

That’s the right way no phone in school I agree with that 💯

[@i.03983]

get flip phones lol

[@llGzUsll]

This is sad! Phones are 100% a distraction in the classroom! No way these children should have phones in class. This is not about safety! It's about entitled babies!

[@haji7412]

If u want your child to have cell phone send them to a different school …duhhhh

[@bluelava4282]

Helplessness without a cellphone 📲 Technology at its best

[@Handle873]

Boomers in the comments complaining about the phones they use as well. Get with the times. Everyone has a phone nowadays. Can't run away from what's more convenient. Kids need phones in case of an emergency. Also, for shy kids like me, using my phone is an escape from being lonely and having no one to talk to. So stop taking away what makes kids happy. It's an easy way to contact my parents.

[@user-jc6ht6ir4m]

Every generation before the 2000s baby's survived just fine without having a cell phone

[@curiosityredpill7030]

Ban during class

[@lisawilkerson8408]

We ask students to put them in a pocket chart. You talk about a battle

[@elishareilly7980]

That last 🪑 was stressed!

[@miketexas4549]

Exactly how junkies act when you take their smack away. Good job Madison High school!

[@ijbsee4561]

I don't agree with banning phones it is a safety concern having that means to call for help is essential. Especially victims that are punished for standing up to bullies. Maybe schools should start focusing on punishing actually bad students and less on making stupid useless rules and bans on things. Its also because of how woke and corrupt schools are nowadays parents need to know what a trash school may be teaching their kids without their knowing. Also there is the fact that if a student is so distracted by a phone then it may be due to bad parenting I was always taught to pay attention in class and to put my phone away in my bag during class most of the kids I know that were distracted by a phone were rich spoiled brats who's parents never punish them.

[@thehebrewyisraeliteinstitu1868]

I wonder what would be said if there was a male/female parent on that board.

[@JonB86]

They should haven't phones in schools period because that's how socal media drama starts. I'm 37 years old I'll loved going to school back then and we used to get in trouble if we ever had any devices in class this was a big deal. Reason I'll hate socal media now like Facebook, Tik Tok and Snapchat. If I'll can live without by socal media so can everyone else in this world people and the this new generation of kids have social media to get attention

[@KrisIsHere4040]

A lot of good things said here

[@constancewashington9019]

There were no cell phones, when I was going to school. Whoops, I am telling my age.

[@Lifewithzay21]

Ye when u was going to school

[@Lifewithzay21]

😂😂

[@BigWillieDillie]

You can use a phone all day in College. Your really caging future adults. If you cant handle a phone than you will have a tough life. Fights happen at EVERY school. You cannot stop children from doing child things. Some people know how to get up and get a job. Others rather be homeless 😮‍💨

[@dorianjones3207]

All the comments coming from millennials who didn’t have internet on their phones till their 30’s 😂. Quit trying to force your old world views on the new generation yall might seem them a distraction but 95% of the time the students use their phones for research for school I know I did.

[@BLACKONCODE2024]

Too easy🫡

[@diepiriye]

Fear-based parenting instead of solidarity with teachers. Wow.