Seriously, who really cares how long the Nile river is, or who was the first to discover cheese? How is memorizing that ever going to help anyone? Instead, we need to give kids projects that allow them to exercise their minds and discover things for themselves.

Even among those who I would not count as 'friends,' I have met many people online who have simply commented on my work or are interested by what I do.

I have developed my most meaningful relationships online. None of them live within driving distance. None of them are about my own age.

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