The middle schooler had been begging to opt out, citing headaches from the Chromebook screen and a dislike of the AI chatbot recently integrated into it.

Parents across the country are taking steps to stop their children from using school-issued Chromebooks and iPads, citing concerns about distractions and access to inappropriate content that they fear hampers their kids’ education.

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[–] 26 points 7 months ago (6 children)

I think we all know what is wrong today...

Child trying to zoom in into a picture in a magazine / book.

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  • [–] 1 point 7 months ago (3 children)

    I'm a Millennial. And a software engineer.

    I hacked computers at school for fun. Haha. I'm not a boomer.

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  • [–] 1 point 7 months ago

    No, they don't. I love technology for its entertainment and educational benefits, but it's horrible that this kid is so familiar with screens that they don't understand you can't zoom a book. Screens don't allow one to feel textures, see depth, or manipulate objects in space, among other vital educational activities. Young brains need to be stimulated by real-world phenomena in order to develop properly. Our children deserve better.

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