dead brains don't dance

Via City of Sound, Jason Kottke writes, prompted by a Salon interview with Pamela Paul, about parenting, children and the “toy” industry.

Can’t argue with a word; it’s hard to find anything for kids, even in supposedly enlightened outlets like ELC, that doesn’t take all initiative away from babies and children. Best to improvise, and let your kids do the same: they’ll be happier, learn more, and you’ll save a goodly wodge of money besides.

Parenting isn’t passive, and learning sure as fuck isn’t either.