Youth vs. Adults in Gadget Wars


	Youth vs. Adults in Gadget Wars

iteachcomputers

1-22-2008 10:51 PM

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iteachcomputers says:

too bad if kids think it's "creepy" for their parents to by IMing and owning a myspace page - technology isn't just for kids!

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