I take a scenic walking trail with trees and ocean view but I see people looking at their phones mostly. I think they are trying to find those electronic trolls that I forget the name…Pokeyermom or something.
I’m not too worried. First of all, in BC (before computer) days, kids often didn’t app right the beauty around them anyway. My head was generally buried in a book, for example. Secondly, (and maybe my kids are an exception) while they had their electronics, they fully engaged in their environment as well. Neither reads ebooks — just the physical kind. Both get outdoors for hiking, skiing, climbing, etc. granted, they’re in their 20s now, but they are still of the generation that grew up with these things.
I can attest to this as a kid. Back in the 70s we took a trip to the Rockies. Could’ve cared less then. Now, I’ve gone back twice, and if it wasn’t for the blizzards they have, I’d retire in the Dakotas.
While I enjoy using the net, I’m sure glad I didn’t have it growing up back in the day!…(tv was enuf of a diversion, and of course there was always playing various ball games and hockey with my buddies!)
The journey would have far better appeal if they’d pry their lard keisters out of the car and walk. If you’re going to 90% disengage from the world by refusing to ever leave the confines of your precious machine, then you might as well go the full 100% and ignore the outside world altogether.
GROG Premium Member 11 months ago
They might if you took their toys away.
Zykoic 11 months ago
I take a scenic walking trail with trees and ocean view but I see people looking at their phones mostly. I think they are trying to find those electronic trolls that I forget the name…Pokeyermom or something.
comixbomix 11 months ago
They only care about great screenery.
Pickled Pete 11 months ago
Tis the sign of the times – lots of information, lots of misinformation, lots of disinformation… But keeping connected is priority one..
cdward 11 months ago
I’m not too worried. First of all, in BC (before computer) days, kids often didn’t app right the beauty around them anyway. My head was generally buried in a book, for example. Secondly, (and maybe my kids are an exception) while they had their electronics, they fully engaged in their environment as well. Neither reads ebooks — just the physical kind. Both get outdoors for hiking, skiing, climbing, etc. granted, they’re in their 20s now, but they are still of the generation that grew up with these things.
Doug K 11 months ago
They can … and they could … and they probably would … if …
… their “distractions” were taken away.
ladykat 11 months ago
They’re too busy playing with their phones. They will end up with no memory of the trip.
rgulyash 11 months ago
I can attest to this as a kid. Back in the 70s we took a trip to the Rockies. Could’ve cared less then. Now, I’ve gone back twice, and if it wasn’t for the blizzards they have, I’d retire in the Dakotas.
walstib Premium Member 11 months ago
On our scenic drives, that’s my wife doom scrolling the news, sigh …
wildlandwaters 11 months ago
While I enjoy using the net, I’m sure glad I didn’t have it growing up back in the day!…(tv was enuf of a diversion, and of course there was always playing various ball games and hockey with my buddies!)
T... 11 months ago
They see better vacation commercial vids on the laptop than in real life as it’s raining…
fishbulb239 11 months ago
The journey would have far better appeal if they’d pry their lard keisters out of the car and walk. If you’re going to 90% disengage from the world by refusing to ever leave the confines of your precious machine, then you might as well go the full 100% and ignore the outside world altogether.