The mobile phone do more good than harm.

However, let me waste no more time and initiate round 2 of my debate. Rebuttal 1: The only way how mobile phones are useful in a classroom environment is that they can be used as calculator. This however, can be negated as students have a calculator. On the other hand, mobile phones distracts the class and gives the teachers a hard time maintaining the class. From the two examples shown above, it is easily seen that the cons of the phone is more significant than the pros of the phone. Besides, data collection tools are quite insignificant as jotting down notes are better as they help in memory retainment due to the engagement of the senses. Rebuttal 2: The statements of online teens cannot be taken into consideration. First of all, there is prejudice. Most people who are addicted to the smartphone will state that the phone is a helpful device. In addition, these are the majority of the population. This results in the reason why most people find the smartphone to be useful. Secondly, most people do not even know the cons of the phone. Examples of the cons of phone will be stated shortly. Rebuttal 3: In social media where cyberbullying is very common, it is very hard to find people who can inspire you. In fact, it is very hard for someone to inspire you if you did not even see him. Rebuttal 4: The information that laws can prevent distractions at the road is a misconception. Most people cannot resist the urge to use their phone. If the violation of the law cost for example, $50, most people would think that it is better to take the risk. Besides, policemen are not stationed at every road 24/7. Now, for my arguments. Contention 1: It must be noted that the usefulness of a device or item is determined by how it is used. If it is misused or used for the wrong purpose, it do harm. If it is used for the correct purpose, then it is safe to say that it does good. As such, the use of the mobile phone by users should be stated. From the source ( . http://www.statcrunch.com... ), it is seen that the mobile phone is used 7% for games, 9% for productivity, 40% for social media and 44% for texting. If this is the case, it can be seen that the argument that mobile phones do more good than harm because of its educational purposes is atrocious. Judging from the figures, application for productivity were only 9% used. While many may argue that some games, texts and social media can provide educational benefit, it can be clearly seen that these only occupy a small percentage of the entire percentage. Therefore, it can be concluded that the mobile phone is quite misused and thus, do more harm. Contention 2: It has been long known that the mobile phone allows communication. There is a good part and the bad part of the communication. However, the bad part of the communication benefit is often neglected. Easy communication through multimedia or texting will bound to have some cyber bullying. While a lot of people say that cyber bullying is not that significant in chats, it must be noted that psychologist have proven that abuse is more easily carried out by people who do not see their victims suffering. The context of social media and texting fits this condition perfectly. Both of these do not involve people meeting in person. Therefore, cyber bullying is significant. It is commonly mistaken that the effects of cyber bullying is not that great at all. However, the truth and examples shows otherwise. Cyber bullying can cause damage to the emotion and psychological state of mind. It might also indirectly lead to physical harm. Cyber bullying is most dangerous when a lot of people join in. An individual might lose self-esteem, confidence and might self harm, in more serious cases, they might even attempt suicides. A clear example is Amanda Todd. Amanda Todd was a teenager who got cyber bullied and died. The incident is a unpleasant one. This kind of communication also allows jihadist groups to spread their doctrine of hate and to recruit new members. Which supports the argument put up that mobile phones also allow negative communications. Contention 3: It is true that the mobile phone brings convenience. However, that is just one side of the story. Convenience can bring over-reliance and pampering. Children and teenagers today are more spoilt and unwilling to go through sufferings. They have also become more lazy. In the older days, children and teenagers are less likely to skip homework as there are less distractions. However, children and teenagers these days will sometimes even skip homework to play games. Contention 4: The mobile phone has the power to change mindsets towards negative outcomes. These negative outcomes range from inculcating the desire to kill and radicalization. The mobile phone which as access to the internet can be a dangerous breeding ground for murderers. ISIS has recruited thousands via the internet from a device like the mobile phone. Besides there is increasing research that shows many teens spend up to six hours a day using the mobile phone. With better and more complex phones like the iphone 6 or samsung galaxy core, the popularity and usage of the mobile phone has increased. Critics may argue that the case of the mobile phone changing the mindsets of specific users is rare. Not quite, the rise in semitic hate worldwide, the emergence of individuals such as Amos Yee posting spiteful videos and the systematic religious bashing on grounds that don't exist is spreading at an alarming rate. In conclusion, it can be seen that the mobile phone does more harm than good as the cons of the mobile phone outweighs the pros of the mobile phone.