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On the one hand, a certain child of mine spends way too much time on the computer. \u00a0(Where does he get it from?) On the other hand:<\/p>\n

Boy: Mom, we really have to get that webcam for school<\/a>. \u00a0Class is going to start. \u00a0You have to get this.<\/p>\n

Mom: Yes, that\u2019s fine. \u00a0Research webcams and have a proposal* ready for your father tonight.<\/p>\n

Boy: What\u2019s the budget?<\/p>\n

Mom: Make us a set of best choices at each price point, with a discussion of the technical features for each.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Not only will he do it, but we\u2019ll undoubtedly end up with a better camera than if we\u2019d done the research ourselves. \u00a0Especially since it\u2019s slated to be installed on his machine.<\/p>\n

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The Nerd Boy Worldview<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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*Do not delude yourself into thinking the child is going to produce a 10-page written report. \u00a0We\u2019re going to end up with a print out of assorted \u201cBuy now!\u201d pages, and get to listen to the child flip back and forth explaining why his favorite one is the best. \u00a0That\u2019ll do.<\/p>\n

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Photo by Axel Pettersson (Own work) [CC BY 3.0<\/a>], via Wikimedia Commons<\/a><\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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