Starman,
I want to respond here as you make a good point about keeping the bad things away from kids. I wanted my kids to have the same experiences as other kids in society. That meant in our case, having a "smart" phone.....
..... ......
Theres nothing wrong with such technology in
the classroom, work/business and private life.
Mobile PEDs also allow people to be out and about
doing the simple healthy pastimes and pleasures
you talk of while carrying a useful helpful device
for sensible reasons.
PEDs offer a lot of practical efficiency and I see
society using them responsibly in such manner. Individuals just need to decide/ manage how and
why they employ their device.
The introduction of the idiot box TV did
far worse by keeping people glued to
the lounge chair and brainwashed.
PEDs are almost a compulsory tool of the
advancing world and learning at schools
or running a business without such would
be foolish/ a distinct disadvantage.
But a learning or business tool application
is not the same as just 'hanging out' on
social media coz it's hip or cool...there are
people that have responsibilities and busy
constructive lives who don't have time
to waste on social media, but will still take
advantage of such to keep in contact with
family and good friends. If used in a smart
way, PEDs and social media can and do
improve one's success and quality of life.
Anyone who don't like technology and all
the 'evils' it brings, can sell their car and
computer and go live with the Amish.
People who take their lives young or old or just
abuse their lives, can be a complex issue as to
why they do, and the ignorance some display
regarding who or what is to blame, doesnt do
anything to solve the problem.
