I could see social media blocking becoming a thing. Four schools in Madison are undergoing a test between now and the end of the school year, these four schools are blocking access via the free public wi-fi for social media apps including Snapchat, Facebook, Twitter, Instragram and about 30 other social media apps that are a drain on not only our children’s time but many adults as well. They are hoping that this experiment will help kids who are disengaged in school to perk up and pay more attention to the world around them. We have all seen kids and adults walking with their eyes glued to their devices. I personally think that this is a great idea, maybe turning it on during lunch for kids to “catch up” then back off. I think of it as when I am eating Doritos and can’t stop bringing the bag into the other room and leaving it there to put the temptation out of reach.
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