Soooo....

[Morrigoon]

You mean the opening scene of LA Story?

[tracilicious]

Originally Posted by blueerica

If nothing else, as with my sisters, I'll always try to take what they're learning outside of the classroom. Because then it's an opportunity for mom to do the nerdy stuff she likes.

Lol, totally. I know several people who don't feel they are able to home/unschool, but they incorporate the principles into their lives anyways. Like fostering passions instead of motivating to get good grades, going out of their way to expose their kids to interesting things (because school takes up so much time and it is mostly boring), and really helping their kids follow their interests.

Ozron, that school sounds fantastic. It reminds me of the Sudbury Valley School, which is essentially unschooling in a school.

MW - I agree, what matters is that the kids are happy.

WB - I totally agree about the socialization thing. Here everyone is so spread out that people plan their playdates a few weeks in advance. Our calendar is so full. We have a homeschool preschool group that we go to every week and a few people close by, but in the summertime keeping Indi in touch with his friends is a monumental effort. I long for a smaller, progressive community where socializing flows more freely.

[Prudence]

I have the Squirrel Nut Zippers version of Under the Sea.

[Morrigoon]

I've just discovered you can pull up MartiniInTheMorning through iTunes radio under 50s/60s Pop.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Originally Posted by blueerica

OK, folks, any other versions of "Under the Sea" ?

Well, I know my sister co-wrote alternate lyrics, "I Have to Pee", with her best friend in college while sitting through a lecture.

[Cadaverous Pallor]

When I was a kid, we'd discuss science and history questions at the dinner table, then pull out encyclopedias for dessert. Not only did it teach me something, it fostered a love of questioning and learning. I know I'll do the same with my kids, though we'll probably use the internet.

[Moonliner]

Originally Posted by Cadaverous Pallor

When I was a kid, we'd discuss science and history questions at the dinner table, then pull out encyclopedias for dessert. Not only did it teach me something, it fostered a love of questioning and learning. I know I'll do the same with my kids, though we'll probably use the internet.

We have frequent wikipedia breaks during these types of discussions at home.

Although my wife still gets annoyed when I pull out my smartphone and run a search while we are in "polite company" but hey if you need to put the beat down on your pain-in-the-ass, know-it-all, ex sister-in-law, that Hoover dam opened in the 30's not the 40's and was originally called "boulder dam" even though it's located in black canyon not boulder canyon, well what else are ya gonna do?

[mousepod]

Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

Well, I know my sister co-wrote alternate lyrics, "I Have to Pee", with her best friend in college while sitting through a lecture.

When H and I visit the Disney parks, we often find ourselves singing "Under the Seat". The trick is to imagine what kind of strange and wondrous things (gum, snot...) previous guests have left behind.

[Ponine]

Originally Posted by Not Afraid

Apparently there are 4 other versions (in English) of Under The Sea available on my strange iTunes list - One is very 80's synth, one is sort of pop/ska, one is very punk and the last is sort of hammond organ skate ranch with some horns thrown in. I can't find the German one again.

I have the german one on my iTunes at home, but its not called, or titled, Under the Sea.
I'll get back to you on the title.

[Kevy Baby]

I was home schooled, but my parents never knew about it.