My mom and dad were not enamored of the 20th century’s greatest learning tool, as television once was hailed.

They prohibited us from watching it on school nights. On weekends, if they thought we’d had enough, they’d walk up, turn off the set and chase us out of the house. Norm and Jean had a low regard for the boob tube.

I imagine they’d also be skeptical of the idea that every kindergartener needs a…