StudentsWorstNightmare.com
from the spying-on-children-is-always-fun dept
theodp writes "In communities across the nation, parents are going online to track everything from their children's homework grades to their number of tardies. At least 6,500 schools nationwide have installed Web-based software with electronic-leash capability. It's typically used in middle schools and high schools, where grades and attendance are more of an issue. 'It's kind of like spying,' admitted a mother, who tracks her daughter's daily attendance. 'It's good, though.' As expected, some students have a very different reaction. 'It sucks,' said a Los Gatos High School senior. 'When parents can know everything, it doesn't give us a lot of freedom.'"
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Just Wait Until You Work
I never had to show up and do any work when I was in school, man. No one should be able to check up on you and you should do whatever you want, like hang out with your friends and stuff.
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Just wait until these kids get to college
Just wait until these kids get there...
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