text: should kids be able to keep thier cell phones with them during class at school?   only if the phones are off.  i can understand a parent wanting a child to have a cell phone with them.  however, it is very rude to have a phone on while they're in school.  it's distracting to the student, his/her peers, and the teacher.  students are in school to learn, not to chat or text.    btw, if there are students reading this, teachers know when you're texting in class.  it's quite obvious.