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  1. Bec Oakley
    Bec Oakley says:

    That’s so funny! And amazing that the kids know so much.

    There’s no more captive audience than a kid who’s waiting for their game to start. In that ten seconds they’re primed to pay attention to anything that comes on the screen. We should be taking advantage of that. Am considering starting a new philosophy called subliminal schooling…

  2. Amy
    Amy says:

    So funny you write about this today! Sort of out-of-the-blue this morning, my 13 year old asked me about Obama and Romney, too. After reading your post, I asked him if he has to sit through commercials when he wants to play on the internet.

    “Yes.” And then he added, “Just what every kid wants – to watch a commercial about politics just to get to a video about farts.”

    13 year old boys, gotta love them : )

  3. P Flooers
    P Flooers says:

    Overheard on facebook today:

    “Son (walking through the airport terminal): ‘You know, this floor is full of tons and tons of math.'”

    I love unschoolers! Isn’t it all so wonderful?

    • Penelope Trunk
      Penelope Trunk says:

      Yes. I love your story. And I love the moments like that in my own life because they confirm to me that my kid’s brain is churning in interesting ways and really, that is the goal of homeschooling, so then everything is okay.

      Penelope

  4. Mark W.
    Mark W. says:

    I’m not a fan of sound or video bites if they’re taken at face value. However, they’re useful if they encourage follow-up and some more investigation.
    I recently saw retired Justice Sandra Day O’Connor on C-Span testify before the Senate Judiciary committee on her efforts to educate young people in civics through her iCivics organization. The iCivics web site ( http://www.icivics.org/ ) includes 16 educational video games. An educated, informed, and engaged citizenry is what’s most important.

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