Hey All!
"This generation of kids" is a term that gets thrown around a lot, and most teens do feel a bit hypocritical saying it because they are a part of them. However, we are not "kids" we are 90's kids, that did NOT grow up around technology, and THAT is important. It is even more obvious when you have such a HUGE age range in your family, our family in particular range from almost 24 to 7.
I remember growing up as a kid, we spent our entire summer, all day, EVERY day, outside, being creative and active...when did that change? I remember literally spending every MOMENT we could outside playing, from the minute we got up, to the minute the sun went down, it was such a great treat when we were able to come INSIDE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now, we have to almost BRIBE the little ones to go outside and play, what's up with that? Like, really??
Anyways, this afternoon, we lost track of the boys for a few hours, and we naturally thought they were watching TV, so I'm sure you can imagine the heart attack my dad and I had when they weren't!! I just so happened to look out the window and see the boys, spraying each other with hoses, "because they were bored"...it looks like our "next generation" isn't completely at a loss!!!! This scene just made my heart so happy. It just reminded me so much of my childhood...and it made my heart smile.
There is really not that much difference between the "New Generation" and the rest of the world, and it is really YOUR choice how much technology they are introduced to. Obviously, you can't restrict the use of iPads or Smart Boards at your child's school, but most definitely at your own home, MONITOR the technology. In other words, before you start telling your children about "when I was your age..." think to yourself, ARE you letting technology consume their lives? Is that healthy? Then, why not have them walk to their next sports practice? Or send them outside for an afternoon? It will brighten their character and childhood memories immensely!
<3 Always,
Rose
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