What are the pros and cons of banning cell phones in school?

Question

Education

Answer 1

 It would be helpful to ban cell phones usage in school in order to eliminate social distraction for students. It also minimizes the potential for students to send out rumours that alarm people outside the school. They use it to interact with friends on social media and banning it will enhance concentration in class.

Students also use phones to get in touch with their parents and share vital information on after-school activities.