03-04-2015, 11:30 PM
I'm listening to the Triangulation podcast with Becky Worley and Leo Laporte. Becky asked Leo how much technology is appropriate for kids (she has twins) and he says he doesn't know. Becky then makes a really good observation. She says that "back in our day" tv shows were self contained with a beginning, middle and end that allowed us to then move on to another activitys. TV today is just one long to-be-continued show and of course there is no end to youtube or pinterest. I thought it was a very interesting point. No conclusions drawn but thought provoking. It makes me wonder if it's possible to consume these services in a different way that would be more appropriate for kids.
Similar story. When I was in high school there was no internet but there were BBS systems. They were in high demand so the operators placed time limits or activity limits on each person. I remember coming home from school and knowing I had 20 minutes I could spend making my 3 games moves allowed by the BBS for the day. Then I did something else. So it is similar to what Becky was saying.
A simple time limit isn't the same because it doesn't provide a sense of ending for the person. I found it very thought provoking and I haven't even had any alcohol tonight (can't anymore).
Similar story. When I was in high school there was no internet but there were BBS systems. They were in high demand so the operators placed time limits or activity limits on each person. I remember coming home from school and knowing I had 20 minutes I could spend making my 3 games moves allowed by the BBS for the day. Then I did something else. So it is similar to what Becky was saying.
A simple time limit isn't the same because it doesn't provide a sense of ending for the person. I found it very thought provoking and I haven't even had any alcohol tonight (can't anymore).