[ghost of nixon]

They can speak six languages, but are unable to converse with kids their own age. The answer lies in their father's worst nightmare - public school.

my wife is home-schooling our girls, but I hardly find the concept - as outlined - for this show offensive. I would much rather my girls be able to speak six languages than be able to "converse" with kids their own age - whatever that means. I think we could benefit from the publicity this show might generate.

[xm177e2]

In other words, you find the stereotype offensive... because you fit it. "Hey, I resemble that remark!"

[discostu]

Boy if that's not proof that Hollywood recycles ideas. Head of the Class had the same plot, kids that knew lots of foreign languages but no current slang... might have to compare the list of writers and producers, this is starting too look like a remake.

[DED]

There's a book called "Emotional Intelligence" that might interest you. The book suggests that kids who are unable to relate to their peer groups tend to be less successful in life than those who can, and that IQ and grades are very poor predictors of future success.

The really tough trick, in my opinion, is to raise good Christian kids who can still relate.