text: If cell-phones are allowed at school, the students would most definitely use them in class. Having them around school would tempt them to bring them into class. The children would text each other so they don't have to listen in class, and not learn. Or even worse, cheat on tests using their phones that are allowed in school. That could end in a worse situation that no one wants to happen. Everyone says they will get caught, but the reality is they won't, and if they do it may be too late.