Pay pollLast week, we asked what you thought about programs that give students cash for good grades and test scores. Nearly  60% of you are opposed to the idea.

Some of you, however, did think pay-for-performance initiatives had merit. Ben said that he was open to programs that produce positive results. Michael suggested that students who need to work to help support their families be paid in advance, so that they  have more time to apply themselves academically.

Now that we're in mid-August, we want to know to if you've been keeping tabs on how much your kids watch TV and surf the web. Vote now, and let us know more about your 'house rules'!