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[quote=Anonymous]Um, I think we are confusing what parents elect to do at home and what goes on at school.  Concerns have been raised about the tech heavy approach the school has adopted. This is not a debate about what kids do at home or with their free time.

My kids watch T.V and play video games. They will get cell phones in middle school.  I want them to be comfortable using computers. That does not mean I agree with the approach the school has taken to using Chromebooks in everyclass.

It is great that PP poster thinks there is a balance but there have been other current parents who disagree.  Those of us at feeder schools are looking for answers and trying to gain a better understanding.  Asking questions doesn't mean we are naive, clueless or, as one previous poster described, luddites.

And, while past concerns about T.V might have been overstated, research does suggest adverse academic outcomes in children who watch a significant amount of T.V and/or who have a T.V in their bedroom.

To current parents, including PP, could you please give more specific breakdown of the time of assignments your children are asked to do and break down how much is done on the computer vs. writing. Also, could parents clarify if books are read on Chromebook or paper?  Thanks.[/quote]

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