This is a safe space to be a grown - up mouth off about " kid these day . "

Fromlow literacy ratestoparents letting kids steal from the classroom, it seems like everything — from the parents to the teachers to the kids themselves — is justdifferentnowadays. I’ve been hearing a lot of secondhand stories from people about what school is like lately, and I’m so curious to hear more. So, tell me: How is school different for kids today than it was for you?

Perhaps you’re a parent who’s surprised at what kinds of classes are (or aren’t) offered nowadays at school. I know someone who was surprised to find out that their kid’s class was never taught how to type. Is there anything that used to be taught, but is now taken for granted?

Maybe you’re a teacher who’s noticed that kids are acting “chronically online” at younger and younger ages. How has online life affected life in the classroom?

Maybe you’re concerned that kids seemingly don’t know how to read, or maybe you’ve noticed problemsoutsidethe classroom. Some parents areout of controlthese days, and I’ve heard some wild stories about them. This is the place to dish.

Or…maybe there’s something that’s different today that you think is an improvement, and really love! Tell me all about it.

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This is a safe space to be a grown-up ranting about “kids these days."

A teacher standing in a classroom, with children sitting on the floor looking at her. She's holding a book

Three students wearing headphones using computers in a classroom setting

Person lying on a bed with headphones using a smartphone

Teacher and students laughing around a book at a classroom table

Teacher showing a book to a student in a classroom