text: The other reason I feel we should be able to carry cell phones in school is because school is supposed to enforce what we're going to do later on in life. Well later on in life we are allowed to carry cell phones around work, and even college so why not now? Although I feel very strongly about being able to carry phones around school, I do agree with the statement that they should be turned off during class. Not only are they going to distract you and your work but they could also distract other people. What about the other person you are texting? you think they're getting proper education they need. Probably not. Cell phones are a distraction out of school why would they be any better in. I guess you can say im pretty torn about the situation because on one hand I feel cell phones could be positive and could enhance the working field later on life but on the other hand I feel they are a huge distraction. Not only are they a huge distraction but texting 24/7 is not healthy. It can hurt your neck, wrists, and give you problems later on in life.