Today's observation of contemporary society's humorous - although somewhat ridiculous – usage of modern day technology is illustrated by a situation we experienced in my own family. For the second time today, my daughter called me on her cell phone from her bedroom as I was in the living room. The first time she asked me a question. The second time, she asked me to get her a pog (passion orange guava juice). And I actually answered the phone both times knowing she was just in the other room. I even brought her the juice the second time. Just goes to show me that the comment she made to me earlier today that we have raised a couple of spoiled children may actually be somewhat - although admittedly difficult to say - TRUE...
On a positive note, at least she realizes it :) And I'm thankful that we do have the things that we do - like cell phones that give us the ability to stay in touch with family & friends, both near & far - UNLIMITEDLY. In any case although modern technology has made things easier for us to stay in touch, I'm not so sure the unintended consequences of it replacing the face to face contact & communication that families should normally have in their home was expected by the inventors & users of cell & smart phones. It's something that makes me think twice about what I need to take into consideration when establishing my own priorities for my family.
I think I'll have to make it a point to be proactive in engaging and encouraging my children to get up & talk with me & Mario - one on one, face to face. I surely don't want them losing out on that all important skill development opportunity, in light of the fact that they must also they learn how to effectively utilize technology in order to effectively engage with others in this day & age. Somehow, that delicate balance must be maintained. I just hope I have enough wisdom to know how to guide them in that.
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