Saturday, October 25, 2008

ISSUE: about a report that a student’s cell phone was withheld by his teacher in a high school

Today I read a report that a student’s cell phone was withheld by his teacher in a high school. He sends too many messages to his friend in class. The teacher decided to withhold his cell phone to punish him.

I argue that students’ private possessions cannot be withheld to punish personal misconduct. If his parents want to give him a phone call, he could not respond immediately. Maybe his parents worry about his safety. Therefore, I think the other punishment, such as cleaning campus, is better option.

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