I don't presume anything about their situation, but I know about mine, and my parents before me. My situation could have been described as difficult by most. Th

I don't presume anything about their situation, but I know about mine, and my parents before me. My situation could have been described as difficult by most. This (and where and how I grew up) means I have little sympathy for people with excuses. I'm not saying this to put people down, but drag them up. Don't let excuses limit you. Those where I grew up who did, are still there. I my comment back and I definitely came across too strong, and think this is a sore point for me. > By the way, by blocking access to iPad, in your opinion, what exactly you achieved? Wouldn't have gotten into it because I know it's divisive without being constructive, but since you ask; I believe what we're doing to our kids as a society by allowing them consumer devices like the iPad will only be felt fully in 10-15 years from now. I think it's turning the next generation into people who can't take discomfort, quiet, or a still mind — and that's the tip of the iceberg.