Ideas... Ok, maybe just ramblings...

[Karl Harris]

We want to expand the usage of CES. What group of people would be able to learn a new system the quickest? Who would be the most willing to adapt and accept a new type of currency? The answer is children and young people.

One of the areas that I feel our current educational system is the most lacking in is financial matters. Why not teach them by exposing them early to a system such as CES. A parent could, according to their discretion hire their children to do chores or get an allowance and payment would be in the form of CES currency. Kids could buy and sell with their friends using this same method. Not only would this teach money but would also encourage an entrepreneur spirit in young people which would further encourage the growth and independence of communities.

This brings up the concern of security though. How do we protect our children from outside influences that might be negative? Maybe there could be a special type of account designated for children which could have special restrictions designated by the parent/guardian such as limiting trades to one exchange or needing to approve a trade before it takes place.

[Lizabeth Campbell]

I'm a teacher in Florida and what a great idea....I'd also like to find out what happens with your students, Tom. I'm actually feeling a bit inspired and the idea of developing some type of mini curriculum to take to the school district....

[Tom Cobb]

Interesting idea. I am volunteering at a new school here on Kauai, based on self directed learning. I was asked to help out a group of kids who expressed an interest in learning about science. I wonder if we could use an alternative currency to help the kids gain access to some of the resources they would need to investigate some of their interests, like rockets and model planes, radio remote controls, lasers, telescopes...

[Karl Harris]

After looking at CES again, I see that the admin can restrict trades for certain accounts to the local exchange that the user is a part of.

[Geoff. Waterhouse]

You are dead right Karl. Here in New Zealand the banks go into schools to preach the official debt money line. It is long past time that the alternative was also allowed into schools. "MoneyAs Debt" and "Zeitgeist Addendum" should be required viewing in schools. They should also be seen by all bank employees to give them an idea of what a corrupt business they are getting into. David Blume's DVD "Alcohol Can Be A Gas" should also be shown in schools to prove to young people that we can not only manage without fossil fuels, but help to combat climate change at the same time.
Regards
Geoff