text: Sometimes kids have to contact their parents or parents have to contact their kids. Teachers don't always allow kids to use their phone to do so. If we are allowed to have our phones out during lunch, this would give kids time to contact their parents, or for parents to contact their kids. Parents sometimes change transportation options so they need to let their kids know before school lets out. Kids also forget things, or need to remind their parents of something. If you chose policy two, it would be hard to ask your mom or dad to bring you your lunch, your PE uniform, or remind each other of things.