text: First, taking away cell phones would cause numerous complaints. I know many kids that walk home, for many reasons I would want my kids to have a phone at all times just for their safety and I know many other parents would support this. At the middle school age kids are reckless and don't tend to think so some might go to a friends house forgetting to call home, if you have a cell phone your parents could reach you in this situation. There are also the rare family emergency where a student has to leave immediately so I think it would be nice to allow cell phones at least in free periods.