The question is whether this is an innovative and timely way to promote communication in a time-pressed world - or is it a sad indictment of the way that traditional forms of communication, like conversation is becoming redundant?
Some have suggested that the site will be hijacked by certain parents to air grudges and indulge in "cyber bullying". I would suggest that the best information on choosing a school would come directly from someone you know and trust and not from an anonymous source online. As for engaging parents who are not interested enough to do the most basic research - will a website really help?
Is a nationwide parents networking site a good idea?
Yes
No
Don't know
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Stephanie Norbury
Editor
Education Today
