A.I. Are you Excited?

[Lycanthrope]

But you said you knew what was going on in Fargo schools and you don't teach there either?

only teachers know what happens in schools I suppose... no one else is present?

 

[tdismydog]

Nope , but I do have 2 pretty wise boys , If they say there is a problem with public education I believe them.

you asked what is being taught at home, There are curriculums they go by and kids use computers and textbooks . Both moms were teachers who quit teaching when they started raising babies. 40 years ago I wasn't a fan of homeschool but times sure have changed. In rural settings its different than big schools. In Fargo there are so many activities and recreational sports that they can pick and choose what ever sport they want to play. These kids are not isolated like they would be in a rural setting.

I am curious as to what specifically was taught that was or is the problem? Was it a specific teacher or subject? I have observed there many times and I have not personally saw any of what you are talking about. To the best of my knowledge it is not part of any state standard either. If teachers in Fargo we deviating so far from what that their standards and curriculum are, their admin would be giving them below average marks on their annual reviews. I am having a lot of trouble with the logic and the assumptions I guess.

PS one of my friends homeschools his kids too and I give him crap all the time!

 

[tdismydog]

only teachers know what happens in schools I suppose... no one else is present?

Boy, I have all kinds of people roll through my room, mainly my admin, but observers, occasional alumni, lots of guests too, heck few years ago I had HP in here with their bloodhound. That was a day. I mean I would invite you guys in too we do some cool stuff, but I think it might spark some questions from my students as to why I have a bunch of middle aged guys in just watching my room possibly in camo or smelling like fish

 

[Davy Crockett]

I am curious as to what specifically was taught that was or is the problem? Was it a specific teacher or subject? I have observed there many times and I have not personally saw any of what you are talking about. To the best of my knowledge it is not part of any state standard either. If teachers in Fargo we deviating so far from what that their standards and curriculum are, their admin would be giving them below average marks on their annual reviews. I am having a lot of trouble with the logic and the assumptions I guess.

Part of it is what the gov is putting into our kids heads, and they don't teach the Bible. Another part of it is a lot of kids now days are pretty rough around the edges. Not just one issue it's a few. Another part of it is the kids want what is best for thier kids. The grandkids love it and the harder they work the more free time they get so that's their reward. Then when they finish homework they usually grab a book , They love to read books.

 

[Rut2much]

Starting to wonder what it would be like to be Amish.

 

[7mmMag]

Part of it is what the gov is putting into our kids heads, and they don't teach the Bible. Another part of it is a lot of kids now days are pretty rough around the edges. Not just one issue it's a few. Another part of it is the kids want what is best for thier kids. The grandkids love it and the harder they work the more free time they get so that's their reward. Then when they finish homework they usually grab a book , They love to read books.

The bible shouldn't be taught in public school. If you want a Christian education, send them to private school or to Sunday school.

 

[Traxion]

I’m a Christian and I believe that if you’ve got to force the bible on people through government or other means, then we don’t really have much for substance anyway. Belief comes from finding religion yourself rather than it being shoved down your throat. Schools and government should have no role in this. If my church closes, I’m not blaming them for the downfall. It’s my congregations inability to spread the word.

I too will attest in my teaching days I NEVER saw or heard a single example of any sort of indoctrination. Believe me, the teachers dumb enough to go down that road won’t make it too long. I’m all for the home school choice if that works for you. I’ll send my kids to public with a solid foundation of morals and understanding of the world. They’ll be faced with others who have different opinions in life and if I do such a poor job raising them that they stray from that upbringing, that’s my own fault.

Who knows what AI will be teaching them anyway? It’s fascinating to think of how AI must interpret moral code and values into its decisions. It’s up to us as parents to prepare them for this.

 

[Rut2much]

If you dont like the idea of digital ID, its being backdoored into law right now in many states using "we must protect the children" laws... They are also doing this at the federal level as well. Parents already have the tools needed to protect their children from harmful content on their digital devices, but its easy to pass stuff if you make people scared and convince them its necessary. This stinks like the patriot act did back after 911. Too bad the public is easily tricked into giving up freedom for 'safety'... Remember, theres no way to protect children at the governmental level without infringing on everyone's rights and privacy!

As of March 9, 2026, Congress is actively advancing several federal bills aimed at protecting children and teens online, focusing on privacy, safety from harms (like addiction, exploitation, bullying, and self-harm), age restrictions, and data collection limits. These build on the existing Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) from 1998, which primarily covers kids under 13.The most prominent efforts include bipartisan privacy updates and broader safety packages, though progress differs between the Senate (more bipartisan momentum on privacy) and the House (Republican-led packages with partisan divides over scope, preemption of state laws, and "duty of care" requirements).Key Federal Legislation in Progress

1. Children and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA 2.0) — S.836 (Senate) / H.R.6291 (House companion)
   • Purpose: Updates and expands the original COPPA to cover minors under 17 (not just under 13). It bans targeted advertising to children/teens, requires data minimization, prohibits collecting sensitive info from 13-16 without consent, adds an "eraser button" for deleting data, and strengthens parental tools/privacy defaults.
   • Status: Passed the Senate unanimously by consent on March 5, 2026 (major bipartisan win, sponsored by Sen. Ed Markey (D-MA) and Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA)). It now heads to the House, where a version advanced through subcommittee but faces hurdles in the broader package debates.
   • This is seen as the most significant privacy-focused update in decades.
2. Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) — S.1748 (Senate) / H.R.6484 (House)
   • Purpose: Imposes requirements on platforms (social media, games, messaging, streaming) likely used by minors under 17 to implement safety tools, parental controls, default privacy settings, and measures to mitigate specific harms (e.g., anxiety, depression, eating disorders, bullying, addiction-like behaviors, exploitation). The Senate version includes a stronger "duty of care" for platforms to prevent/mitigate harms.
   • Status: Reintroduced in 2025; Senate version has broad bipartisan support (75+ co-sponsors) but hasn't advanced to floor vote yet (stalled in committee under current leadership). House version incorporated into a larger package (see below) with modifications that critics say weaken it (e.g., no full duty of care, broad preemption of state laws). Advanced through subcommittee in late 2025.
3. Kids Internet and Digital Safety (KIDS) Act — H.R.7757
   • Purpose: A comprehensive Republican-led House package (introduced March 2026) combining multiple bills, including elements of KOSA, plus requirements for harm policies, third-party safety audits, harm reporting tools, AI chatbot disclosures (not human), restrictions on geolocation/sharing, and more. It aims to protect against violence, exploitation, and other risks while empowering parents.
   • Status: Advanced out of the House Energy and Commerce Committee on March 5, 2026 (28-24 partisan vote, mostly along party lines). Democrats criticized it for diluting KOSA (weaker than Senate version), broad preemption risking state laws, and other restrictions. Now headed to potential full House floor vote.
4. Other Notable Bills
   • Kids Off Social Media Act (S.278 / House companion): Bipartisan; prohibits social media accounts for under-13s (platforms must remove/delete data), with some teen restrictions. Introduced/introduced companion in February 2026.
   • STOP CSAM Act (S.1829): Focuses on combating child sexual exploitation material (CSAM) online via tech industry transparency, reporting to CyberTipline, and victim support. Advanced in Senate Judiciary Committee.
   • App Store Accountability Act and related: Shifts age verification/consent to app stores (e.g., parental approval for minors' downloads/purchases).
   • Additional measures address sextortion, violent networks coercing kids, and specific harms (e.g., Sammy's Law, SCREEN Act for age gating harmful content).

Broader Context

• Momentum surged in early 2026 amid public pressure

If I had all the time in the world, I still wouldn’t read it.

"ain't reading allat" is the new phrase I believe which I will be adhering to often I see

 

[Davy Crockett]

That's fair ball.

 

[Davy Crockett]

I’m a Christian and I believe that if you’ve got to force the bible on people through government or other means, then we don’t really have much for substance anyway. Belief comes from finding religion yourself rather than it being shoved down your throat. Schools and government should have no role in this. If my church closes, I’m not blaming them for the downfall. It’s my congregations inability to spread the word.

I too will attest in my teaching days I NEVER saw or heard a single example of any sort of indoctrination. Believe me, the teachers dumb enough to go down that road won’t make it too long. I’m all for the home school choice if that works for you. I’ll send my kids to public with a solid foundation of morals and understanding of the world. They’ll be faced with others who have different opinions in life and if I do such a poor job raising them that they stray from that upbringing, that’s my own fault.

Who knows what AI will be teaching them anyway? It’s fascinating to think of how AI must interpret moral code and values into its decisions. It’s up to us as parents to prepare them for this.

I didn't mean to give public education a black eye but I stand behind my opinion that homeschool is better than public school as long as it fits your family wants/needs. There are a variety of programs to choose from, where the parents have 100% decision how to educate their kiddos. It's a great freedom that probably shouldn't have ever became against the law back when it did, now days it's more important than ever IMO.

 

[Davy Crockett]

As far as religion and education , the 4 older ones went to a private Christian school for a few years but the price is steep and there are 9 of them so it doesnt' pencil out .

 

[Davy Crockett]

I’m a Christian and I believe that if you’ve got to force the bible on people through government or other means, then we don’t really have much for substance anyway. Belief comes from finding religion yourself rather than it being shoved down your throat. Schools and government should have no role in this. If my church closes, I’m not blaming them for the downfall. It’s my congregations inability to spread the word.

I too will attest in my teaching days I NEVER saw or heard a single example of any sort of indoctrination. Believe me, the teachers dumb enough to go down that road won’t make it too long. I’m all for the home school choice if that works for you. I’ll send my kids to public with a solid foundation of morals and understanding of the world. They’ll be faced with others who have different opinions in life and if I do such a poor job raising them that they stray from that upbringing, that’s my own fault.

Who knows what AI will be teaching them anyway? It’s fascinating to think of how AI must interpret moral code and values into its decisions. It’s up to us as parents to prepare them for this.

The world of AI is evolving around us and theres no stopping it. I wonder what would happen if we quit building schools and gave kids computers instead of books and give them the responsibility to self educate ?

 

[Davy Crockett]

For the most part I believe kids would be a lot smarter for less money than the current public school system . There are qualifications every so often so if they fall behind there is AI help one on one.

 

[Davy Crockett]

jobs deleted ?

 

[Davy Crockett]

The good thing about working with AI is that you can work from anywhere in the world

 

[Traxion]

For the most part I believe kids would be a lot smarter for less money than the current public school system . There are qualifications every so often so if they fall behind there is AI help one on one.

I disagree, you put your kid into face to face education with good teachers and it beats AI all day long.

My other point is you’ll really know no more about what AI teaches your kids than what you do now. Sure, you can tell it you want an XXX viewpoint of the issues, but unless you’re sitting there, how do you know? It’s an easy assumption to make but we have no idea the ideas or preferences it teaches itself. No different than bias we have as people due to our experience and upbringing.

 

[tdismydog]

The world of AI is evolving around us and theres no stopping it. I wonder what would happen if we quit building schools and gave kids computers instead of books and give them the responsibility to self educate ?

Many schools are already 1 to 1 with a device. Many of the problems discussed on this site with children in 2026 are because of that. Back 5-10 years ago many schools that are now 1 to 1 are seeing the results of students being able to google just about everything or in the case of 2026 chat gpt just about everything. Kids are kids they change because of what adults think is best for them and somewhere along the line someone or some company thought that a computer program for every deficiency was the answer. The loss of independent decision making drives me nuts.

 

[tdismydog]

Part of it is what the gov is putting into our kids heads, and they don't teach the Bible. Another part of it is a lot of kids now days are pretty rough around the edges. Not just one issue it's a few. Another part of it is the kids want what is best for thier kids. The grandkids love it and the harder they work the more free time they get so that's their reward. Then when they finish homework they usually grab a book , They love to read books.

Religion in public schools is such an interesting subject. In fact I am lucky enough to teach a law class in my school, we study it through court cases a bit. Teaching the actual ideals of a religion has no place in public school. Teaching religion and how it intertwines with law and the history of the United States, super interesting and legal.