{
  "id": 10318875,
  "title": "Your say: week beginning September 28",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/your-say-week-beginning-september-28",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-27T23:26:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Conversation AU",
    "slug": "the-conversation-au",
    "url": "https://theconversation.com/your-say-week-beginning-september-28-292980"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The week of September 28 brought a mix of opinions on the use of AI in classrooms and the role of dementia patients in decisions about their care.\n\nOne parent, Anne Jolly from Sunnyside TAS, expressed her concern about the prevalence of smart phones among children. She believes that parents should not give their children smartphones, as no child truly needs one. If parents have safety concerns, Jolly suggests providing a simple phone that only allows for calls and text messages. She emphasizes the importance of being firm with children to avoid tantrums.\n\nDr. Amanda Tink, however, disagreed with the article's recommendation that people with dementia should be central to decisions about their care. While she acknowledged the importance of this approach, Tink pointed out that the article should have also addressed the issue of abuse against dementia patients. She argued that asking for euthanasia could be a result of wanting to die, but it could also stem from a desire for a life free from abuse. Tink believes that both aspects should be considered when making decisions about the care of dementia patients.",
  "summary": "On students using AI in classrooms and voluntary assisted dying: an edited selection of your views.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}