Should Chewing Gum Be Allowed In Schools

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Chewing gum can help improve your thinking for some people but on the other had gum is that nasty stuff you find under the table under chairs and in the carpet. Gum should be allowed in schools as long as it’s not found as a distraction or as a mess.

“One line of research suggests that chewing gum can lead to better academic performance. Teachers anecdotally found that students who chewed gum required fewer breaks, paid better attention and stayed quiet longer than those who did not.” says emma greene in chewing gum facts this shows that chewing gum may help boost your academic strengths by increasing your attention span requiring less breaks helping retain knowledge and not missing anything important. Chewing gum has its disadvantages

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