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Originally Posted by garinda
It wasn't quite clear if it was the parent, or the child, who will be sent the text message. If it is the parent, how many will be allowed to have their mobile switched on whilst at work?
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I think most people will check their mobiles at intervals during the day Garinda. I keep mine on silent but do refer to it at lunch and, of course, can pick up messages then. No reason these days, why employers should disallow mobiles as long as they aren't near telephone systems and other specialised equipment.
I think it is a lovely idea and would save the embarrassment of the phone call at work. I would have had no problem with giving my number to the schools when my children were there .. can you reply, I wonder ?
I agree with Panther, that it isn't necessary for a child at primary to have a mobile and should be some type of age limit set for ownership.
Curious to know what happens at secondary schools now, as most pupils appear to have them .. see them texting whilst waiting for the school bus ... well, the ones that do catch the bus. Do the teachers have to ask them to 'please switch of your mobiles?' before every lesson, and do they sometimes go off in class ? Is there a penalty ?