Feif Un–the east coast booming cities are in a position to make such mandates for their school to have such standards. The way it seems to me is, if parents wish to send their children to such a school, then they have to follow those standards. It doesn’t mean that the schools have now removed all options for parents to use their sechel and imagination to see to it that their children will use their scarce spare time wisely. And if a parent wants that TV/internet in their home, then they will have to either choose a different school, or rethink what takes precedence.
As far as being loaded with homework, that is the schools achrayus together with the parents to have good open communication to see how it is affecting their students/children. This partnership is crucial and a well balanced approach is a necessity in building well balanced children. Ultimately though, it is the parents who must do the parenting, and do the best they can despite the flaws of the school. We as parents of the future of klal yisroel owe it to ourselves and our children to have confidence in our parenting abilities and to instill in them a Torahdik approach to these challenges in life.