Watch your pets, it could get even scarier - my dog has had a weblog at http://chienchien.bestiole.ch/ for a while now, when she had her puppies (It's all in French though).
Posted by Bertrand Delacrétaz at Thu Oct 7 01:11:01 2004

I think this is possibly one of the most valuable learning experience you can do for your children. I am 17 years old, and I write semi-frequently on a Java programming blog. This is the only way I have found to discuss my interests with others - those around me tend to either not to understand or care. Thru blogging, I have been able to find a mentor who is an exec at Sun Microsystems to help me explore Java and choose my career. Without this, I would be both bored and lost.





Your children are not the age yet where this is as important - but the time will come. One of the things Blogs can teach kids is that they deserve to be taken seriously, and that ideas are valuable. Growing up with a blog is a great thing - good idea to set one up
Posted by Scott McClure at Thu Oct 7 20:03:25 2004

Bertrand,

No pets yet, and if there are any pet blogs, the kids will be maintaining them...
Posted by Ted Leung at Thu Oct 7 23:43:44 2004

Scott,

Thanks for the encouragement.  I was the beneficiary of computer scientist mentors when I was about your age, so I'm keenly aware of the value of that.  I'm glad that blogging was your connection to that.  Mine was working in a computer store and science fairs.
Posted by Ted Leung at Thu Oct 7 23:45:27 2004