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> I pointed out that you don't need a laptop at all to learn I am going to assume that, being a good parent, that is what you do. That when you need to learn s
by MadWombat 7y ago
> I pointed out that you don't need a laptop at all to learn
I am going to assume that, being a good parent, that is what you do. That when you need to learn something new, you do not research it on your phone or laptop, you go to a library, check out a number of books and reference materials, read them and take notes (maybe not on a shovel, but on a physical writing medium of some sort).
That you did not blow off your kid's concern and left a smug comment about it on HN.
- emmelaich 7y agoWell, yeah. We have a ton of books, including a set of the Encyclopedia Britannica. There is a very strong tradition of learning in our family. That said, it was no "blow off"; having a slightly newer laptop is not something a student should be concerned with. And they understand that. But also ... I think researching with your phone or laptop is perfectly fine as long as it is done with care. And is not the only method of research! ps Chrome spelling checker flagged "Encyclopedia" as a misspelling. Hmm.