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Gum Chewing Yes/No: Pros and Cons

Submitted by LN_rox22 on Thu, 01/15/2009 - 11:01

There is alot of talk about gum chewing, and most schools do not allow it. My school doesn't allow it: much to many students dissapointment. There are many pros and cons to gum chewing being allowed, and here are some:

PROS
-Since the gum is in your mouth(at least it should be), it might keep you preoccupied and not wanting to excessivley talk
-If the gum is any sort of mint flavored(pepermint, spearmint, ect.) it has been scientificly proven that mint makes you more attentive

CONS
-It may end up under desks, or anywhere NOT in a trash can
-Kids may 'smack" the gum

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Gum!

Submitted by pebblesbby715 on Thu, 01/15/2009 - 18:06.

Okay I love gum as much as the next kid but i also understand why they don't like it. I do admit though I used to chew gum at school everyday all day and everything but at my school they began being very strict and giving out MIR's, detentions and even referrals if they catch you. I guess thats what they have to do now because kids can't just be mature enough to keep it in there mouth or in the trash.

gum

Submitted by sonic342 on Thu, 02/05/2009 - 20:14.

i agree with no gum since when i was in 4th grade i was chewing gum and when the teacher called on me to answer a question, i swallowed and almost choked on my gum

Gum chewing

Submitted by Laxpirate37 on Wed, 04/08/2009 - 13:30.

I think that gum in school would be great, but I think that since gum is not allowed that more kids will want to chew it since it makes them feel like they're daring. So if you lifted the rule less kids will want to chew it. And even less would stick the gum under desks and tables since they could threw the gum away without getting in trouble

Gum

Submitted by Rocknroller on Wed, 04/08/2009 - 14:16.

I agree, but I still think that kids would chew gum, it would not discourage them. Also, the gum would end up in trash cans more if the students knew they wouldn't get in trouble. And the smacking would get annoying pretty quickly....
-Megan

GUM

Submitted by luckymarley13 on Wed, 04/08/2009 - 14:39.

gum in my opinion, should be allowed in schools. studys shaw they increase the attemtion span of kids, this may cause less talking and more listening. addressing the smacking, i don't smack my gum, an di think if kids were told that if they do they have to spit it out then they will stop. and as stated previously, students put the gum on the desk because if they get up to throw it out they get in trouble.

Yes to gum

Submitted by Pinkie319 on Thu, 12/17/2009 - 17:16.

I think gum is a great idea because i chew gum and do my HW at the same time. gum helps me consintrat on what im doing.

Gum Chewing

Submitted by norah655570 on Thu, 12/17/2009 - 17:42.

I would say yes and no.
Yes:
Yes because gum is really yummy and if you are hungry or bored it kind of takes your mind off of things.
No because it can be distracting to the class and you will get in trouble. Today my teacher said when we get new rooms (we are remodeling) after Christmas , anyone with gum gets a automatic detention. Guess no one will be chewing gum!!!!!!