Whatt the (blleep) is wrong with today's kids?

two_bit_score · Sep 4, 2016

Retiredguy2 said:
We took our second oldest grandkid (10 years old) to three art festivals today...they had crafts to view, rides, etc.and a multitude of other things to see and do but the kid wanted to participate in nothing of interest except stare at the screen of her Ipod the whole time. When we got home she did not want to play outside nor ride her bike nor swim in our pool...just stare at her Ipod or play with my wife's Ipad....I had to tell her to thank her grandma for what we experienced today but he was reluctant to do that. It truthfully makes me sad how little interest today's children have in anything unless they view it on a screen.

Am I the only one here who feels the same way? BTW I ABSOLUTELY HATE online gaming and the related stuff which is a huge time waster.

RickB said:
The vast majority of what is wrong with today's kids falls at the feet of today's parents.

:thumbsup:

CalG · Sep 4, 2016

The problem is hereditary. Kids catch it from their parents. The parents caught it from their parents.

Guess what? That's YOU

;-)

firemech · Sep 4, 2016

Industrial Toys said:
It's not just the kids. What is so important to so many people that they can't take their eyes off their phone for more then a few minutes? Zombies!

I am in business for myself and have left my phone in the truck since Thursday, (Today is Monday). You would have to pay me a lot of money to be on someones electronic leash.

I think it's just an addiction to distraction. If it isn't the phone, it's music playing in their ears 24/7

When we go to dinner with friends the electronic devices go into a basket on the table. First person to pick up their device buys the meal for the group. Seldom does anyone reach for the phone!