Yes, all real ipods work with ihomes
Yes, new iPod headphones work with older iPods.
no
I have a Griffin Evolve for ipods but all functions work for my iphone 3g
There's no Ipods which does not work with the new Itunes. However future versions of Itunes may
yes.
yes
Make sure the "Manually manage music and videos" check box IS CHECKED on both of your ipods. This will take a little more work but then it will not automatically sync and will easily allow you to connect multiple ipods to one itunes - we have three ipods and one itunes at our place.
Yes, they will.
NO.
yes ipods are distracting at school because you are paying more attention to your ipod then you are with your school work
Yes, iTunes version 9.2 works with all current iPods.