[Tax-chick]

"LeapPad" is a self-contained computerized learning system marketed to the 4-8 age group. I have no idea how it works, but if the user chews throught the cable connecting the pen-thingie to the rest of the unit, it doesn't work. (You can buy a replacement thingie, in this case, and a Boy Scout can install it.)

For the LeapPad, you can buy modules that include a booklet and a computer cartridge, with different educational themes. Disney movies are common, and Dr. Seuss books. We have "One Fish, Two Fish," and I can hear Pat and James singing, "My hat is old, my teeth are gold ..." in my nightmares, thank you very much. Pat also has "The Orchestra," and his one-boy impression of the Woodwind Section is unspeakable.

(It's very clever, really. Your son might like something like this. I have to whack the older kids with skillets so they'll let Pat and James play without kibbitzing. You can buy them at Wal-mart, or from Amazon.com)

Greece is in the EU, isn't it? So it's possible we could buy the "Fox in Socks" module in Greek.

[Kolokotronis]

"Greece is in the EU, isn't it? So it's possible we could buy the "Fox in Socks" module in Greek."

Our children have no time for such frippery! They spend their hours in prayer, theological study and preparing revenge on the Turks! (I could maybe find you something about revenge on Turks)

[trisham]

but if the user chews throught the cable connecting the pen-thingie to the rest of the unit, it doesn't work. (You can buy a replacement thingie, in this case, and a Boy Scout can install it.)

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LOL!