> Just keep in mind that it may not be wise to compare those in poverty to a smart, well-educated academic who sees an "obvious" value in computers for his chil

> Just keep in mind that it may not be wise to compare those in poverty to a smart, well-educated academic who sees an "obvious" value in computers for his children. That was my point - the problem here is cultural, not economic. I was specifically addressing the "cannot afford" wording in the parent's post.