text: I also believe that cell phones are a good way to contact someone outside of school. Let's use someone left their lunch at home for example. It would be easier to let your teacher know and to have them allow to contact their parent via cell phone in class than to have to get permission to go down to the front office, ask permission to use the phone, and then call. Also, some people use their electronic contact book and don't memorize numbers. The school may have your house number on file but they don't have your parent's work number or cell phone number. It would be better to contact them using a number they can recognise. Some people don't answer to numbers they don't know, even with the exception of caller ID.Should drivers be able to be on the phone and drive?