“...some people need bells, whistles, and flyffy feathers to sustain their engagement...the mind is not enough.”
Video game/texting generation? Needing frequent stim?
Imagine them trying to read The Federalist Papers, in the writing style of that time...
“Video game/texting generation? Needing frequent stim?
Imagine them trying to read The Federalist Papers, in the writing style of that time...”
Don’t get me started on those damn electronic objects the kids have in their hands constantly. The game garbage is not only making them stupid it’s making them unable to do anything outside. Add in Xbox and Minecraft and junk like Fortnite and you have a BIG problem.
I tried to teach a 7 year old how to ride a bicycle a few weeks ago. That was interesting. Tried to teach a 10 year old how to hammer nails in a wood fence this past weekend. I thought someone was gonna get killed. At those ages I was very physically active and was reading high school books.
I’d agree you are correct, many young folks can’t think on their own. And gosh forbid you need to discuss civics or history with them. Gives me the chills.