There's a lot of important info in here, so I've shared and resteemed. However, I'd say that most on Steemit are already aware, so it's how to get this out to a wider audience that is key.

On a positive note, I'm definitely seeing more and more parents that are awake to what is going on and doing what they can to create something better for their children. Even if your circumstances are such that you have to send your children to mainstream school, for example, it's not all bad. It just requires that the time you do spend with your children is very supportive and you are there to guide them. Personally, my children don't go to mainstream school. However, I did (and I know it has changed since then), but, I enjoyed many aspects of my time at school.

Also, although the school systems are largely fucked, there is still hope within them, as many teachers - even headmasters are aware of what is going on and do their best to subvert as much as they can in a subtle way.

I know this from two headmasters that I am friends with. This is why, I am positive for our future, in spite of the current increases in authoritarianism in all aspects of life, the bullshit media and control.

Ultimately, within the big mess called the system, there are humans and more and more are becoming aware that something is wrong.

I agree that the smart technologies and their impact on children can be a problem and has to be handled very carefully. So much to say on this subject.

Thanks for a great article.