Re:Tell HN: My kid's school installed spyware and I can't re...
by bryanrasmussen on Tuesday April 05, 2022 @01:05AM
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>- “spyware” is not something non-technical understand. Just invoking spyware is going to make people think you’re crazy, not motivate them to fix the problem.
Even if you say the school is installing stuff that allows them to monitor your child instead of using the term 'spyware' that may not be too compelling, I suppose a lot of parents will reflexively think - so, that's the school's job.
Thus the need to focus on how these things have been misused in the past, maybe say it's their job to monitor your child during school hours, but after school hours it's your job.
Also note how you bought the computer, it is your property, you can use it how you wish, if they want it to be otherwise they should buy the computers for children.
Even if you say the school is installing stuff that allows them to monitor your child instead of using the term 'spyware' that may not be too compelling, I suppose a lot of parents will reflexively think - so, that's the school's job.
Thus the need to focus on how these things have been misused in the past, maybe say it's their job to monitor your child during school hours, but after school hours it's your job.
Also note how you bought the computer, it is your property, you can use it how you wish, if they want it to be otherwise they should buy the computers for children.