Apps Dangerous for Kids

Time was when we only had to monitor the TV viewing habits of our teens. Now we need to ensure that our kids are not using inappropriate apps on their smart phones.
If you don't think this is necessary - read this.

Banning Handheld Devices - an exercise in critucal thinking

It can be too easy for us to be swayed by an article – especially an article on a hot topic like Banning Handheld Devices

Before we allow an article to be the spokesperson for our views, we should do a little homework and check contrasting points-of-view.

Here is one example:

Read this post first. Then assess your thoughts on the information it contains.
Read this post second. Then asses your thoughts on the information it contains.

“The most fatal illusion is the settled point of view. Since life is growth and motion, a fixed point of view kills anybody who has one.”
― Brooks Atkinson

“The strength of one’s opinion should not exceed their knowledge on the matter.”
― Eric Hirzel