Should parents use gadgets to monitor children in school?

Ted180 (Canada)

I'm 72 and have no children. But I do empathize with the anxiety of the parents. Many people feel that the world is a more dangerous place for children. Now, news spreads faster and it is exaggerated to gain viewers. Look at how CNN devotes so much time to shootings and disasters; but less time to serious information. That's because the majority of simple people watch superficial exciting things. That's how the networks sell commercials. If I had kids, I'd be curious of course. But I'd try not to spy too much. If you really know your kids, show them love and respect, you'll be able to teach them ways to be safer.

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