Social Media
Parents should set controls for how much time their children spend using social media. They should also limit the types of social media their children can use. I teach 5th grade and there were too many incidences to count because of students getting their feelings hurt, being excluded or even bullied. I had to get involved to try and mend fences. Our guidance counselor and principals also had to get involved at times. I am looking forward to moving back to teaching 2nd grade next fall, because when I was there 3 years ago - no one had a cell phone at that age. I pray none of my 2nd grade students will have a phone or spend time on social media.
High schools need to ENFORCE a no cell phone policy. I hear students are always on their phones while their teachers are trying to provide them with an education. This is disgraceful.
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Hi Marlaena:
Thanks for joining our conversation. As a parent, I certainly hear what you're saying about social media and cell phones!
Beyond parents, though, what would you like to see the school, the district or the state do to address the problem?