It is a matter of the judicious use of praise and condemnation (particularly directed towards children) we can promote a love of learning and an aversion to being an ignorant fool. In particular, we can promote a love of learning and the wonder and awe of the real world, and a simple aversion to wasting one’s day.

I'm guilty, guilty, guilty.

Guilty on the T.V. item. However, I use it as an escape. Well written sci-fi and adult swim are like crack.

The second I tend to agree with; however, knowing how to play a sport for fun is a different story (I hope). I.e. I love rugby but don't follow pro-teams. I also love me a good game of Hurling (not puke ladies and gents).

Religion and world history run hand in hand. Genocides, persecutions, wars, and what not. Knowing their claims assists in making them uncomfortable with their own faith, sometimes opening their eyes (very rarely).

Religion and world history run hand in hand. Genocides, persecutions, wars, and what not. Knowing their claims assists in making them uncomfortable with their own faith, sometimes opening their eyes (very rarely).

VG comment.