August 15 Reflections
One Simple Question This video really resonated with me as I heard how children from different generation's definition of fun changed. Most of the grandparents' activities took place outside and involved a lot of creativity. The parents' activities shifted, but for the most part, still involved both the outdoors and other people. Finally, the young children's activities involved electronic devices. I was amazed to hear how they described the time they spent on the electronics. One little boy in particular excitedly stated how he "watched 23 episodes in four days". Most episodes in a series are anywhere from 30 to 50 minutes. At a minimum, he watched three consecutive hours each day. At a maximum, he watched a little over five consecutive hours of television. I would guess he watched the show after school hours. This would mean for four days he did not spend any time outside. The main reason this resonated with me is that I often find myself guilty. I let my...