I wouldn't have a problem with it provided that it could be set up so that the reminders came to my phone if my child didn't have one. I would be looking out for any occasions when the teacher slipped and did send a "reminder" of something that hadn't been made clear in class. It's a fact that most children that age do have phones, and I'm sure such reminders would be useful for some.

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