Parenting trials of Zoom classes

I'm no good at the parenting thing during pandemic schooling. I have been able to keep a happy face and good attitude most days. I do love having the kids home all day instead of at school.  I also am grateful that I actually get to see what their teachers are teaching them. However, Daniel hates how much they are on their computers, which puts me on edge about it. 

We don't have an option of the kids NOT being on zoom classes, so I am not sure what other choice we have.  Last Friday night I told them we needed a break from the computers. Then I asked them to tell me when they are going to be on or off the computer each morning, so that I know what to expect. Unfortunately, one of the kids got on the computer without telling me so I let them all know that not of them can get on the computers till 2pm tomorrow.  I shouldn't have said that because, unfortunately, they have to get on the computer. So know I have to figure out how to balance the kids doing what I ask and me setting up expectations that they can keep.  We will see how this turns out. 

I already know Chloe has 2 Zoom meetings tomorrow morning and so does Lauren. Sam and Olivia also have zoom calls with teachers.  The homework also has to be done and turned on in the computer. So Daniel might just have to figure out how to be alright with the amount of computer time during this crazy time of life.  Our kids are good and trustworthy, they are just learning to navigate this crazy routine of school on the computer. 

Anyway. Happy to be here, unhappy Daniel hates the computers so much.

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