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Auggie

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8. I was on the fence about this until I heard a social psychiatrist come out in favor

Reply to quaint (Original post)

Tue Sep 24, 2024, 09:40 AM

Sep 2024

We didn't have phones in the 1970s, though there were times, admittedly, it would have been nice to be able to call mom if practice was cancelled.

This is a good thing.

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Gov. Newsom signs bill requiring schools to restrict, prohibit student cell phone use [View all] quaint Sep 2024 OP

How do they make 911 calls if a school shooter knows the phones are locked up? Omnipresent Sep 2024 #1

Please see my response (#2) to myself. I goofed again.☺ quaint Sep 2024 #3

One of my questions as well. quaint Sep 2024 #2

I work for an employer that has given active shooter training. Omnipresent Sep 2024 #4

Our society needs to recognize the perils to our children in the 21st century and develop real protection. quaint Sep 2024 #7

How are they supposed to watch Tik Tock videos during class ? MichMan Sep 2024 #5

Same old problem; used to be comic books. quaint Sep 2024 #6

I was on the fence about this until I heard a social psychiatrist come out in favor Auggie Sep 2024 #8

I agree in theory. Wondering what the districts will come up with to implement. quaint Sep 2024 #9

Maybe the teachers are equipped with emergency phones Auggie Sep 2024 #10

Yes! And the teacher should have it on person always. quaint Sep 2024 #11

Great idea. Plus, it doesn't have to be a smart phone. Auggie Sep 2024 #13

I've seen classrooms where the teacher collects phones in a basket in the start of class. Students may be LauraInLA Sep 2024 #12