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Eighty-eight percent of cellphone users claim they could not go a single day without their device, according to Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Study conducted in 2012. Roughly nine in ten Americans own some type of cellular device. Sadly, these statistics prove the technology addiction sweeping the United States. Although technology is useful and convenient, it should be consumed in moderation, as with all things. Unplugging from social media regularly will improve all areas of…

Calling vs. Texting Martin Cooper invented the first cell phone back in 1973; however, the only function it had was to call people. Friedhelm Hillebrand and Bernard Ghillebaert did not design texting until 1984. Back then, the cell phone was a rare commodity, but nowadays, everyone has at least one cell phone to interconnect with each other. People have communicated through texting and calling, but there are major variances between them. One similarity between texting and calling is how…

Cell Phones in School Who doesn’t have a cell phone these days? Everywhere that you look, you will see a man, woman, or child on their phone. Whether we are driving or just walking down the street, someone is texting, talking, or surfing the web on his or her phone. Cell phones have become a major part of our lives. The controversy in schools is among the teachers, who believe cell phones should not be allowed, and the students, who believe cell phones should be allowed. Sixty-five percent of…

Although rules are set to protect the kids at school, I believe that some are just too strict. There are many rules that I respect, like no talking and also to stay in your seat. However, the no cell phone rule is just obnoxious. This rule should obviously be banned for many reasons. First off, I think that kids should be allowed to have their cell phones at school because of communication. As a middle school participant I can say that there are many things that change during the school day.…

Nowadays, cell phones are all smart phones. Meaning that cell phones are not only meant for calling or texting, but they have access to the internet and many apps. Students bringing such devices to school can lead to problems and distractions. Schools should have the right to ban cell phone use during the school day because it causes many distractions that interfere with learning. School should be a place where students focus solely on learning. Allowing students to have cell phones during…

In the article, Your Phone Could Ruin Your Life, by Kristen Lewis it says, “digital distraction can be harmful, both mentally and physically”(Lewis 9). I think this means that young people are spending too much time on electronics both day and night. I can support this because it says that “80% of teenagers sleep with their phones nearby”(Lewis 7),and also, “your phone screen gives off a kind of light that tells your brain to stay awake”(Lewis 9). Another thing that supports this is that when…

Schools have recently banned phones from their students because people can be on other things than school stuff like social media,but some people think u should have your phones at school because let's say you need a calculator because you forgot yours at home , you can just use your phone, if u have a important test u can use your phone to set a reminder , and if your parents need to get ahold of u cause the office is busy they can message you. You should be able to have your phone out for…

My legs ached. The crisp November air bit at my nose as well as my toes, I had missed my bus, and had to walk all the way home as a result of it. I was about half of the way home, and had already trudged on and on for about an hour. I caught a glimpse of a bench about fifty feet away and decided to indulge in a much deserved rest. Walking up to the bench I took a moment to examine my surroundings. The ice cracked under my feet. I loved that sound, have since I was a kid. I had also had a…

Running states Running is the passion of people as it helps the person to remains fit and enjoy the beauty of life. But one thing always stress the person is to hold the items while running? Do you live without your smartphone? You got an important call while you leave your mobile in the car as you need to run or live your life without identity card? These all are the important things you need to carry while you’re running but keeping these things in pocket will make you uncomfortable. This is…

The debate over whether or not cell phones should be utilized in the classroom has spiraled. According to the article “The Use of Mobile Devices in the College Classroom”, author Maryellen Weimer presents research and statistics to prove why cell phones should not be permitted for use in the classroom. However, there will always be distractions. If phones are taken up before class starts, students will find another way of becoming distracted whether it’s talking, passing notes, or zoning out…