Mom Takes on School’s Phone Policy: Hero or Karen?

Imagine your teenage daughter having to walk home in the dark and cold because her school confiscated her phone, which also held her bus ticket. That’s exactly what happened to Clem, a 17-year-old student, when her school implemented a new policy that kept confiscated phones for four days. Her mom, however, wasn’t having any of it and decided to take matters into her own hands. But was she right to challenge the school’s policy, or was she just being a ‘Karen’? Let’s dive into the story.

The New Phone Policy

Walking Home in the Dark

The Confiscation Incident

Meeting with the Head

Mom’s Demands

The School Agrees

Husband’s Reaction

No Bus Fare, No Warning

New Rule, No Notice ⚠️

Long Walk Home ‍♀️

Husband Apologizes

No Taxis, No Ubers

The Creepy Confiscation

Phone Policy PDF

Was Mom Right to Fight?

So, after her daughter’s phone was confiscated and she had to walk home in the dark, this mom decided to take on the school’s new phone policy. She demanded that her daughter’s phone be returned after school so she could get home safely. After some back and forth, the school agreed to her demands. However, her husband initially called her a ‘Karen’ for her actions, but later apologized. So, was this mom right to stand up to the school, or was she just being overprotective? Let’s see what the internet has to say…

NTA defends phone use in bathroom, school policy criticized.

Taking phones for longer than school hours is unfair. NTA!

NTA defends child’s safety, school policy criticized for endangerment.

Commenter and replies share frustration over school phone policies.

School’s phone policy questioned, no legal right to keep property.

Demanding change in schools’ phone policy: NTA or Karen?

Parent defends property rights and home discipline. NTA.

NTA mom fights school’s phone policy endangering students

Former teacher supports OP but advises daughter to follow policy

NTA comment defends student punished for phone use, with supportive replies.

School’s phone policy is ridiculous, retrieval system needed. NTA

NTA argues school should prioritize student safety in high crime area.

School’s phone policy criticized for safety and property concerns

Mom defends daughter’s property and safety, calls out teacher’s policy.

Sexist labeling of women with opinions is unacceptable. NTA.

Schools shouldn’t keep students’ phones after study hours. NTA.

Parent questions school’s phone policy, calls out excessive punishment

Phones are a necessity, but rules are rules. NTA.

Parent argues against school phone policy, worries about emergencies

Parent agrees with NTA comment, calls policy theft

Denying minors access to their phones can be dangerous

Mom stands up for daughter’s safety, husband admits fault.

Parent defends child’s phone rights at school. NTA.

Mom fights school phone policy and wins

School’s phone policy criticized for not considering students’ needs.

Defending property rights: NTA or overreacting?

Phones: necessary during school hours, but needed after. NTA.

Mom fights unsafe school policy, husband suggests dangerous walk home

Parent demands phone policy change and safer options for daughter.

Cell phones are important, school policy is harassing. #NTA

Commenter supports OP, criticizes husband’s callousness and undermining behavior

School’s phone policy questioned after teacher takes phone in bathroom

Mom fights school phone policy to keep child safe.

Defending phone rights in high crime area. NTA

School’s phone policy criticized for ineffectiveness and liability risk

Mom challenges school phone policy and wins, praised as hero

Parent defends child’s phone use for safety, sparks debate.

Student’s phone for emergencies: reasonable or school policy necessary?

Commenter strongly agrees with NTA, using humor and emphasis.

Parent advocates for child safety against strict school phone policy.

School’s phone policy leads to accusations of theft. NTA

School phone policy criticized, commenter supports daughter’s autonomy.

Safety first! Commenter defends mom’s phone policy against critics.

Mom fights school phone policy for safety, NTA wins!

Parent defends children’s safety against school’s phone policy

School’s phone policy questioned, privacy concerns raised in bathroom search

Parent defends school phone policy, avoids power struggle

NTA suggests better punishments for phone use in schools

Parent defends giving phone to teen, school policy questioned.

NTA parent defends phone policy against school board with dad.

No phone policy debate: NTA wants property control.

NTA mom defends daughter’s safety, not her rule-breaking.

Mom challenges school’s phone policy, asks for legal advice.

Good parenting or overbearing? NTA comment section debates.

Mom defends daughter’s safety and privacy in school bathroom.

Husband’s behavior worse than school’s policy?

Mother defends daughter’s safety, husband’s response criticized

Parental control or school policy? Let’s discuss

Daughter’s phone confiscated for 4 days, NTA for policy change.

Safety concerns raised over school’s phone policy

Commenter warns of potential lawsuits over school phone policy.

Commenter criticizes school’s phone policy and suggests legal action.

Mother defends daughter’s cellphone use due to serious health issues

Conflicting phone policies at school – frustrating for students. NTA.

NTA. Commenter advises daughter to not walk home alone and suggests alternative solutions. Replies defend daughter and criticize victim blaming.

Taking someone’s phone like that seems wrong. NTA

Commenter questions daughter’s actions during phone policy incident

Commiserating over strict school phone policies and sharing success story

School’s phone policy endangers students, NTA mom fights back

NTA stands against ridiculous school phone policy

Spouse’s reaction to NTA comment surprises commenter