Who's Afraid of the Big, Bad Leapfrog?

There was a thoughtful article in the 9/17 edition of the Post entitled "Mom vs. the Machine" (at
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/09/16/AR2006091600107_pf.html)

The article really highlighted what I like to refer to as the "Chicken Little" approach to technology. Social critics love to hate iPods, Blackberries and other similar gadgets -- and now they are instilling that fear into their children!

Technology doesn't have to be a necessary evil. It can be a useful tool for engaging in our life and the world around us. Don't fear the leapfrog -- embrace it!

I'm hoping to have a letter to the editor in the Post on the this subject soon -- I'll keep you posted!