Unfortunately, many younger kids are not getting the same kind of technology-free childhood as I did. My younger brother and sister, both in 5th grade, already have cell phones, and they are not the exception. I know that many middle schoolers got iPads and Laptops for Christmas (perhaps only on the North Shore). I know parents think that these expensive pieces of technology are going to make their kids happy, but are they really depriving their kids of the best kind of childhood, one without distractions?
Thursday, February 3, 2011
SnOMG!
When I woke up Wednesday morning to see my garage door sealed shut by snow, keeping my car captive, I must admit I was a little disappointed. What is the point of a snow day if you can't drive around and do things you usually do on a day off? Without transportation, my friend and I were forced back into childhood, spending the day walking around the neighborhood, attempting to make a snowman, and swinging at a nearby playground. It brought me back to a time before high school, when, without my laptop and drivers license, I was forced to take life at a slower pace and have fun doing simpler things.
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Emma, I couldn't agree more! It seems as though adolescence begins about three years to early. And I know what you mean about technology- I once babysat a child with an iPod in kindergarten. The snow day was a friendly reminder to slow down every now and then to smell the (ice covered) roses.
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ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting post, I really like the connection you made! I agree with you and Glenna that kids these days seem to be getting such nice pieces of technology at such a young age. It seems like many young kids and middle schoolers (around here at least) have nice cell phones and/or laptops. Of course not all do, but there is a tremendous difference even from when we were younger, compared to kids today. Maybe it is just inevitable, or nonetheless, expected, living in such a competitive world where each day, newer, faster, and better technology is being invented, and easily accessible...