I believe that what we are seeing in the classroom is a result of our work over the past two decades to increase the self esteem of our youth. The students I have today have the best "self esteem" I have ever seen. Critiquing their work is often almost impossible. Sven Sven Anderson Computer Art Apple Distinguished Educator State University of New York, College at Oneonta [log in to unmask] http://www.svenanderson.com 607-436-3174 Office 607-436-3482 Computer Art Lab 607-436-3717 Art Dept. Office 607-433-1266 Home "Remember, there are 24 hours in the day, and then there is the night too!"