text: I'm a student, and I own a cell phone. The only time I need to use my cell phone is after school waiting to get picked up. Every now and again I will need to call my mom during class, but I always ask first. Most kids don't even bring phones at all. A few text during class, though it doesn't last long. But banning phones altogether is unrealistic, and unreasonable. Some kids rely on them to get home. If something happens, contact with parents is essential.