Does Appearance Count that much?

[Junket]

Your parents never let you do this? My son has a say in all our household decisions (that we feel are age-appropriate for him to be aware of). We have a big whiteboard in our kitchen we write our ideas down on & then discuss either at dinner or a formal 'family meeting'. He's coming up w/some surprising ideas these days.

Hell, no.

You might recall that anytime mothers are mentioned I take the opportunity to bash on mine. My mother was fantastic at guilting her children in feeling bad for her, and turning them against their 1 of 3 fathers.

No, my household was more of a survival of the fittest, kind of deals. I made it out, though, not unscathed. My brother also made it out. My oldest f*ck up of a sister fled at 13, and my two younger sisters have been consumed by the hell that is that house.

[LoveDoctor]

for a teen like me, looks count for almost 50%

i mean, i don't know why, but I just sorta dispise ugly girls.

[Junket]

for a teen like me, looks count for almost 50%

i mean, i don't know why, but I just sorta dispise ugly girls.

What?

We're talking about an imaginary school, here.

Get back on topic.

[Illusional]

whoa... who is against recess?? if the children don't expend their energy outside, you know what what happen inside of the classroom.

raverboy

[IndiReloaded]

What?

We're talking about an imaginary school, here.

Get back on topic.

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LOL!

Fras, your post is startling. You're a remarkable young man to have made it through that kind of upbringing. Pass what you've learned on to your kids, darlin.

I read things like this & I can't help but think how Heinlein's line marriages can only be a good thing for children. Dilutes out the mental parent issues.

For those who have never thought about this before:

[url]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Group_marriage[/url]

EDIT: Don't freak out, Cain. Its just an idea... so far. I'm still trying to get Mish & Gribble to apply.

[LoveDoctor]

What?

We're talking about an imaginary school, here.

Get back on topic.

I am on topic dipshit

[clearskies]

What about if we start this school actually to be an online school? E-Learning and such educational technologies..Later we may offer HE degrees and diplomas as well.

[IndiReloaded]

Some things can't be taught remotely, CS. Not at the younger ages, especially.

I'm very supportive of e-learning (as everyone here knows), things like iTunes U is frankly amazing, but I think its true benefit is for those who already know HOW to learn.

Besides, how could we possibly teach the Weirding Way & muscular control via the internet?

Dr.Love, you are fine. Fras is just jerking your chain, lol.

[clearskies]

Oh Indi, you are right.. Physical Fitness Excercises for example to build a good shape can not take place online the way it is in real school. I am asking myself now, who has the fund to start this ideal project ? Will it be a profitable organisation of not and where will it be?

[IndiReloaded]

Clearskies, I think you might be interested in this newborn University (just opened this past year). They have a totally new approach to teaching/learning than the standard academic model that is out there. Perhaps there might be a fit for you:

[url]http://www.questu.ca/academics/foundation_program/index.php[/url]

As for the elementary school, I was really just spouting off. However, there is a need, so mbe I will give it some more serious thought in the coming months.

[anachronistic]

Hell, no.

You might recall that anytime mothers are mentioned I take the opportunity to bash on mine. My mother was fantastic at guilting her children in feeling bad for her, and turning them against their 1 of 3 fathers.

No, my household was more of a survival of the fittest, kind of deals. I made it out, though, not unscathed. My brother also made it out. My oldest f*ck up of a sister fled at 13, and my two younger sisters have been consumed by the hell that is that house.

Happens to the best of us.

[Gribble]

I'm totally up for group marriages. So long as I'm the only male present.

[IndiReloaded]

Dude, Indie, there should be a class in elementary/middle/high school that teaches students to be open minded, and just that. You can't learn anything without one.

It shouldn't be just a class, hon. It should be integral to the way everything is taught. Even a concept as simple as 1+1 = 2 should be open to debate w/a resolution as to why it works (in base10, anyway).

RIP George Carlin:

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uo-QIY7ys-k"]YouTube - George Carlin -Question Everything[/ame]

[Gribble]

This is why I think philosophy and logic should be taught alongside the alphabet in kindergarten. If people knew how to think for themselves we'd have a far more tolerant and educated world.

[IndiReloaded]

I'm totally up for group marriages. So long as I'm the only male present.

Ha, but not a line marriage. Ah well... <scratch Gribble off list>

Next book recommendation for you: Heinlein's 'The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress'.

But read Cyteen first, for sure.