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Canadian Principal Uses Chinese Device to Jam Students' Cell Phones (Switched)

Apr 2nd 2009 11:55PM This argument should be about the unfortunate reality that there is an overwhelming lack of respect or discipline in our public schools. A teacher is afraid to single anyone out for being an idiot in class for fear of litigation. Cell phones in class, really, who cares. The kids should be a little more respectful and shut them off unless they are between classes or during break times. Yes, they do have an off button. Suddenly we have given power and importance to a group with an overwhelming entitlement mentality and we are trying to blame them.... It is a bit too late for that debate. It is unfortunate that the lack of parenting has led to this dilemma. This generation is being raised by a generation that didn't receive much discipline while they were growing up either. We are ultimately becoming a weaker society, but what can you do. Prisons are going to have to double in size in order to accommodate the lost souls of the future.