In the early days, children went to school without phones, and they did quite well. Now, as the cellphone is becoming an important part of life, a discussion on whether or not a student should take a cellphone to school becomes necessary. However , the decision must be made after an analysis( 分析) of the advantages( 优点) and disadvantages(缺点) of cellphones in school.
With a phone, parents can be in contact (联系) with their children. A cellphone makes the child easily reachable (可到达的). It stops harmful things happening. Also, the children feel safe knowing that they can contact their parents. Parents also feel relaxed.
However, a cellphone can prove (证明) to be distracting (分心的) and take the child's interest and attention away from the activities in school. Using a cellphone in between classes can have a bad effect on progress of students. They would be more interested in sending a text message than reading a story or solving a maths problem. Some students may also use their cellphone for the wrong reasons, such as playing games.
A school is the best place for the general development of children. School not only teaches children things, but also takes care of their physical and mental development. So these advantages of cellphone use in school must be studied carefully before giving a conclusion.