We allow our kids screen time at home, and they go to a tech-free school. It's a good balance.

Courtesy Melissa Petro

• I'm not against screen time, but the school my kids go to is tech-free.
• The kids there spend their time playing outside and focusing on movement and collaboration. 
• At home, we allow free rein over screens, but our kids don't abuse the privilege.

As a parent of two kids, ages 4 and 6, it comes as no surprise to me that technology in the classroom is beginning to face a lot of heat. In less than five years...