Should Gum Be Allowed In Schools

Is it possible that the sticky, disgusting substance that is constantly stuck under desks and tables and known as a “distraction” can actually help you in school? To this day, most schools have considered gum as a sort of contraband, labeling it “Disgusting” and “Messy”. Chewing gum and other snacks have been considered contraband, and could get the culprit doing this into a lot of trouble. But there’s a lot of information leading to the possibility of gum helping you in your academics. From helping you concentrate to improving your memory, the positives are endless! Sure, there are still many others that agree that gum should still be considered contraband in schools; but I’ll be able to convince the schools and their teachers to allow chewing

The Press Democrat says, “Gum has been scientifically proven to help kids focus better and to improve their memory. Dr. Kenneth Allen, a professor at NYU’s College of Dentistry, has done research and proved that chewing gum can help you in school.”. It has been scientifically proven that chewing gum can assist you in focusing in your academics and can surprisingly enhance your memory. Cnn also states, "Chewing gum is an easy tool students can use for a potential academic edge, says Craig Johnston, Ph.D., the lead researcher and an instructor in nutrition at the Department of Pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine.”. The lead researcher and an instructor in nutrition also agrees that chewing gum can assist you in achieving a higher academic, and potentially used as an academic edge. A news website known as “The Globe and Mail” also says “Children learn through their senses – and oral activity can be very calming,” said Cybulski. “The act of chewing gum also provides constant sensory input to the muscles in the jaw and ears and we find it helps children to concentrate better.”. Teachers themselves are saying that chewing gum can help their students focus in