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Viral Outcry: Ukrainian Father Slams School Curriculum for Promoting Tablet Dependence
A Ukrainian father, Volodymyr Shevchuk, has sparked a significant online discussion after posting a video criticizing a poem found in his daughter's third-grade "Ukrainian Language and Reading" textbook. The video, which has garnered over 97,000 views, shows Shevchuk reading the poem titled "My First Tablet," which describes a tablet as a "strange creature" that offers "everything you need," including 3G internet, social networks, and even answers to homework. Shevchuk, visibly concerned, questions the Ministry of Education's curriculum choices. "Where are we heading?" he asks, directly addressing the ministry. He argues that such content promotes an unhealthy reliance on technology and trivializes the learning process. "This is a 'dog's life' where children are constantly told to learn and learn, but what about games?" he stated in the video. He announced his intention to write a note to his daughter's teacher, refusing to have her memorize the poem. "I will explain why such poems should not be taught," Shevchuk affirmed. He urged for a return to teaching values like "goodness, love, and beauty" instead of what he perceives as a technologically over-reliant and uninspiring curriculum. The video has resonated with many parents and educators, highlighting broader concerns about the balance between modern technology and traditional educational values in schools.
