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Kazaa CEO vs. Hilary Rosen
Carpoolio writes "TechTV is continuing its good coverage of the RIAA attack on file swappers, and now they've gone to Australia to interview Nikki Hemming, CEO of Sharman Networks (Kazaa). It's supposedly one of the only TV interviews she's ever done, and Hemming has some interesting things to say about Hilary Rosen and the RIAA, and the future of Kazaa, but without revealing too much. In TechTV's story (part of a three-part series), they've pitted the two against each other, using a recent interview they did with Rosen. Streaming video of the Rosen interview is included on the site."
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I've considered that, but I'm not sure that's the correct route.
While I despise public schools, I think the interaction with other kids is necessary.
Private schools -- I'm not sure that there are any in my area (that aren't religious-based) and if they are, don't know the costs associated (yet).
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(yes, I know this is off-topic)
While I despise public schools, I think the interaction with other kids is necessary.
No, actually, it's detrimental to the children. I'm serious. Home-schooled children spend most of their time interacting with adults. End result? My six year old is articulate. She speaks and composes herself on an adult level. She can hold an intelligent conversation with any adult, and you don't have to "talk down" to her.
As a bonus for us, we don't have to deal with the bathroom jokes and bad behavior learned from other children.
That said, it is important to let the kids be kids. So you enroll them in various things. We do swimming lessons, horse riding lessons, tennis, Awana, church programs (you said you aren't into that; that's fine, there are other things available). Not all at once, mind you - we rotate activities based on the season, enrollment, costs, and her desires. We also participate in homeschooling groups, go to the park with other homeschooled children, etc.
In doing so, we can (somewhat) choose the type of children she associates with, therefore eliminating a large number of typical childhood behavioral problems by avoiding children who exhibit these problems. End result, my little girl gets a better chance at life.
The "interaction with other kids" is the biggest argument against homeschooling, and it's also the biggest load of shit. Homeschooled children simply blow away public schooled children in communication and social skills.
-Ryan, with the unoriginal sig
Do a search on homeschooling, look up studies, talk to homeschooling parents and their children, etc. Find what's right for you. Homeschooling certainly isn't right for everyone, though there are great advantages if you can make it work.
If you decide you want to go for it, find your state's laws. Homeschooling can be difficult with many restrictions, or a free-for-all, depending on where you live. We're in Washington State and the laws are quite simple and easy to comply with.
Good luck with whatever option you choose!
-Ryan, with the unoriginal sig
If you can't afford to have a parent living at home with your child, then guess what? You aren't financially prepared to have a child. So just "wrap that whacker before you attack her."
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