Not just what has been said but the race is on. Get these kids to do stuff. The younger years are the years where the foundation is laid. My mom read books to me and challenged me to push the boundaries of my education. my learning and understanding. I grew up in inner-city Detroit in a single parent household. I wasn't expected to make it, but in many respects, I have. Your upbringing has so much to do with the type of person you are. I look at so many people that look like me (black male) that have no hope, no prospects. My mom took my SNES away from me for 9 months when I got a D on my report card. She wasn't for any bullshyt from me. Back to the kids, I do have games on my tablet for the kids like where is my water and minecraft, but i also have apps for sight words and other educational things. If not for anything else. ABCmouse.com is less than 10 bucks a month. There are ways to make the computer usage fun and educational. I am of the mindset that these kids need to not be afraid of technology because that is how people get left behind. My daughters going into high school have been given ipads for school. They took their state test on the ipad. This technology is second nature because their dad put them in front of a computer when they were less than 1 and was not afraid to let them fukk things up so that they can work things out in their head as well. There is a delicate balance here but it ultimately starts with parents being parents. Tablets, computers and teachers aren't responsible for raising your children, you are.
"better play with your thumbs"
"You're not starving, I buy you clothes, I don't abuse you. You better give me B's and A's."
Merciful triplehate
. Since my twins are entering high school and it's game time, I've upped the ante. Same thing for A/B honor roll but $25 for all A's. I have a second grader as well and she is already up on the grading thing and is quick to show me her report card.
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