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@guynad Heh, not that long a tradition. My parents met in Oxford and then I went there for my doctorate, but it's only two generations so far. Still, I'd like to see a third generation follow us there. Oxford doesn't have any sort of preferential admission for children of alumni but I have...

@guynad Nah, she'll be going to Oxford. Family tradition. ;-) (Also, as a matter of principle, I disapprove of institutions which sell admissions offers.)

@guynad True... but it was the paper recycling bin!

@guynad My toddler went through that phase when she was around 18 months old. Unfortunately she wanted to help tidy up but she didn't know where things belonged. A very expensive silver rattle ended up in the recycling bin... twice.