logical or not?

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read thestar.com.my this morning and saw this news about 'handphone ruling stays'. apparently, used of mobile phone is schools are allowed and it will not be banned. logical thinking tells you that when on earth do you need a mobile phone in school. most of the time, you will be in class attending lectures. don't tell me that half way in a maths class, you run out of the class to make or receive a phone call. it's stupid!!! yet, parents commented that it's a good idea for their kids to have one. OMG!!! they're still learning and don't even know how to earn a penny while carrying mobile phones worth thousands. the kids nowadays are spoilt for sure. by who? their parents themselves. even a 8 year old kid know what's logical and what's not. what happened to the folks out there? look at what logical and non logical people have to say about the ruling.

Logical

Said parent Leong Siu Foon, 47: “It is rather stupid to let your children waste time and money on such things.

“I can’t believe the Government is encouraging it.”

Another parent Chandran Shanmugam concurred.

“Although the teachers will tell students to switch them off, they will be preoccupied with playing with the handphones rather than concentrating on their studies,” he said.

Chieng Lie Yang, 14, said disciplinary problems would arise with the lifting of the ban.

“Even a mechanical pencil will get stolen in school, not to mention the latest model of handphones,” said the assistant head prefect.

Nur Hanisah Ithnin, 16, said it was neither practical nor necessary for students to bring handphones to school as public phones were available.

“They may also stir up jealousy among students, especially in those who cannot afford the latest models or even a handphone,” she said.

According to Emerald Tan, eight: “Only naughty students bring handphones to school. They only play games with them and show off.”

Non Logical

Grandfather Wang Chea Soon, 70, said times had changed.

“It’s no longer safe for our children, even in schools. When they have a problem they can call us straight away,” he said.

Norhafidah Haniff said handphones would make it easier for parents to keep track of their children’s whereabouts.

“My eldest son is in Form Five and I would like to be in contact with him so that I can check whether he has arrived safely at his destination. It eases my mind,” she said.

Some students said they were not worried about their handphones being stolen as they could always buy another.

Added a 15-year-old student: “I play with my handphone during boring lessons.

“It doesn’t affect my studies as I prefer to study on my own at home.”

sources: thestar