13 Reasons Why

Several weeks ago, a friend asked me what I thought about the show 13 Reasons Why, and if I thought it was appropriate as both of his young teens had already watched it without his permission.  My answer to him was that such a show does nothing to help our children but instead can plant seeds in their very receptive young minds.  Many many disagree with me but I can tell you one thing, my children will not be watching this show.  They will be outside running around the neighborhood.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/answer-sheet/wp/2017/04/29/school-superintendent-students-are-harming-themselves-and-citing-13-reasons-why/?utm_term=.8699ebfc4aaa

Should schools start later?

While the information in this article may be true, I can tell you from having worked in a public high school for 22-years, and having met with thousands of teens, few of them get the proper amount of sleep?  Why?  Because they cannot put down their smartphones, computers or video games.  How do I know?  Because they tell me.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2017/04/18/schools-should-start-later-prevent-accidents-depression-scientists-say/100573390/