[gassius]

My kids' school use Google Classroom. I do block access to YouTube at `/etc/hosts` redirecting www.youtube.com to 127.0.0.1, and it does work. But some assignments include videos and so it's cumbersome (although it can be scripted).

Anyway, what I decided to do is, while keeping the technical option (and using it when necessary) is keep hammering into the kids the need to work on self control, to recognize what behavior helps them to be productive and what doesn't. Do your job, then enjoy and also important, most of the joy is offscreen.

I try to use the same message on me because I can also use it A LOT OF TIMES

[axiosgunnar]

> Anyway, what I decided to do is, while keeping the technical option (and using it when necessary) is keep hammering into the kids the need to work on self control, to recognize what behavior helps them to be productive and what doesn't.

Very good! What are the results?

[gassius]

It's an ongoing process, for sure. Even for me at 44, it is. But I think is worth the try, we all need to rationalize and interiorize the dark side of "tech addiction" instead of just rely on tools to control our compulsions