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Post #10,293 by imric 9/23/01 8:13:26 PM Reply	This message brought to you by [link\|http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2001-09/cfta-tce092101.php\|The Children's Television Workshop] Imric's Tips for Living Paranoia Is a Survival Trait Pessimists are never disappointed - but sometimes, if they are very lucky, they can be pleasantly surprised... Even though everyone is out to get you, it doesn't matter unless you let them win.
Post #10,722 by tablizer 9/27/01 10:58:12 PM Reply	I don't question that, but.... My daughter learned a lot of vocab from TV (her common caretakers, relatives, generally don't speak english). However, more important may be social development. What kind of social values does it instill? Intellectual ability is only half the battle. Take it from somebody with toothprints on his foot. Scoooooooooby Dooooo! ________________ oop.ismad.com
Post #10,764 by imric 9/28/01 9:06:41 AM Reply	It's important, all right! Social development was the most useful function of the schools I attended, I know. One must learn by doing - especially as the PC world of television diverges from reality... Imric's Tips for Living Paranoia Is a Survival Trait Pessimists are never disappointed - but sometimes, if they are very lucky, they can be pleasantly surprised... Even though everyone is out to get you, it doesn't matter unless you let them win.
Post #10,778 by wharris2 9/28/01 11:09:27 AM Reply	You did catch the disclaimer? This research was supported by the Children's Television Workshop, using funds awarded by the John D. and Katherine T. MacArthur Foundation. Of *course* they'll find that educational television is beneficial. Who knows how empty the sky is In the place of a fallen tower. Who knows how quiet it is in the home Where a son has not returned. -- Anna Akhmatova (1889-1966)
Post #10,830 by tablizer 9/28/01 4:50:21 PM Reply	be like MS doing research on browser bundling ________________ oop.ismad.com

This message brought to you by - (imric) - (4) - Sept. 23, 2001, 08:13:26 PM EDT

I don't question that, but.... - (tablizer) - (1) - Sept. 27, 2001, 10:58:12 PM EDT

It's important, all right! - (imric) - Sept. 28, 2001, 09:06:41 AM EDT

You did catch the disclaimer? - (wharris2) - (1) - Sept. 28, 2001, 11:09:27 AM EDT

be like MS doing research on browser bundling -NT - (tablizer) - Sept. 28, 2001, 04:50:21 PM EDT

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