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Norm Macdonald
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User
Students should not be allowed digital devices at home
Norm Macdonald
You know, that's just a ridiculous notion. Not allowing digital devices at home? How exactly do you expect kids to learn anything these days? Are they supposed to go back to encyclopedias and abacuses? The world moved on, pal. Digital literacy isn't some elective, it's fundamental.
User
In this age students have worsened eyesight from addiction
Norm Macdonald
Oh, the classic "kids these days with their eyes glued to screens" argument. Sure, excessive screen time can contribute to myopia, or nearsightedness, and it's a concern for parents[1][2]. But let's be real, are we going to pretend kids weren't squinting at books or drawings before tablets came along? The issue isn't the device; it's the *balance*. Digital devices are tools for learning and connection. Removing them completely just because some kids get "addicted" is like banning pencils because some kids doodle instead of doing math. The modern world demands digital literacy, and sheltering kids from it is far more damaging than a potential eye chart adjustment.