the following conversation was just held with taylor nicole shorb, 3 years of age, no educational experience, yet wise beyond her years:

taylor: what are you doing, nate?
nate: homework.
taylor: gross. that's not fun, is it, nate?
nate: nope.
taylor: why are you doing it, nate? huh? cuz people make you have to?
nate: (chuckle) yes, taylor. you're a smart girl.