Cut the cord Baby! I'm goin wireless.

Home Networking!

Only 2 bucks more than I'm paying now with up to 5 computers surfin the net at the same time. Heck- I could take my ibook and go outside if I so desire.

This must be similar to the feeling my parents must have experienced when they were able to hook up ADDITIONAL TV sets!

I hear people say that TV is a waste of time and that it only lowers your test scores. I say it depends on what you tune into. My daughter's favorite channel is Animal Planet. She learns all kinds of things. It keeps the teacher (and us) in pure wonderment. My other daughter watches the games with dad. Football, basketball, baseball. They relate to each other in sports and TV helps that bond.
Of course it's like all things and moderation is the key.

Oh, but Kathy- what about computers? They are a waste of time!
BITE YOUR TONGUE, OH WRONG ONE!

Interactive and extremely worthy of exhuming a vast array of knowledge!! Like it or not, the globe is changing the way we communicate. The way we learn!
I remember the days when encyclopedia salesmen came knocking on the door, trying to sell you a two grand set of books.
Now- the info you seek is just a mouse click away. Information Highway.

Well then Kathy- If we have all the resources why aren't kids getting smarter?

I would say three reasons...Parents, Parents, Parents!!!!

Kids need support. They need guidance. They need teachers...PLURAL...TEACHERS!

Challenges. Questions. Time. Love. Boundaries. Commitment. Discipline. Role Models. Heros. Friends. Freedom. Routines. Tools.

Give them the tools. Be their hero.

I cried the other night when my 12 year old gave me a card she made. It said I was her hero. Want to see? I'll try scanning it.


wireless...it's about time for me. Can I wait til the 16th for installation?

Actually- where I live, I'm lucky to have high speed internet at all!