text: should chewing gum be allowed in schools?? i need reasons why for both pro and con for debates con: chewing gum in class is disturbing due to those who cannot chew it quietly. i personally can`t stand to hear smacking and cracking of someone chewing gum. it will create distraction in others causing the inability to study and take a test. pro: chewing gum quietly can lessen stress and actually burn calories, and if you chew sugarless gum, will clean the teeth. the analysis: gum chewing should not be allowed in school as there are far more reasons against than for.