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re: Old man observation: Kids are letting the world pass them by.
Posted on 1/3/17 at 2:50 pm to MightyYat
Posted on 1/3/17 at 2:50 pm to MightyYat
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We've done the skiing, West Coast, New York, Grand Canyon, camping type vacations
We've done the skiing and beach trips....we are going to look into the Grand Canyon/Camping trips, going to New York this summer....and next year plan to take them to DC......if and only if we do Disney again it will be a Disney Cruise
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Posted on 1/3/17 at 2:52 pm to tgrbaitn08
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We've done the skiing and beach trips....we are going to look into the Grand Canyon/Camping trips, going to New York this summer....and next year plan to take them to DC......if and only if we do Disney again it will be a Disney Cruise
DC was my favorite trip I've ever been on by far. My honeymoon was in Rome but I was 24 and didn't really appreciate it for what it was.
Posted on 1/3/17 at 2:54 pm to MightyYat
i think every generation say that about the next generation. I think you only realize how valuable life is by having some of it pass you by.
with that said, there is nothign wrong with using your phone assuming you do other stuff.
with that said, there is nothign wrong with using your phone assuming you do other stuff.
Posted on 1/3/17 at 2:55 pm to kingbob
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Jk, they're just posting on the OT and snapchatting dick pics.
Guilty as charged but only at work. But I do snapchat dick pics 24/7
This post was edited on 1/3/17 at 3:16 pm
Posted on 1/3/17 at 2:55 pm to Salmon
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It's the crowds, lines and the people that I have a problem with. I dont really like people and the only kids I like are my own...
same...its why I have never really cared to go
Careful planning makes all the difference. We went for Easter one year when Easter and spring break were far apart from each other. Nobody was in the parks. We literally could get off a ride, walk around to the entrance and were back on the ride the next go. One of the attractions at Epcot looked closed. Nope. Just empty. We just walked up and went through. At the river raft ride at Animal Kingdom, the cast member didn't even make us get out of the raft, there was that much nobody there. She just let us stay in the raft and sent us back through as much as we wanted. Plus, you can just go to the World Showcase and get schnockered without having to deal with people and their crotchdroppings.
Disney World is fricking awesome if you go when there's nobody there.
This post was edited on 1/3/17 at 2:56 pm
Posted on 1/3/17 at 2:55 pm to Nado Jenkins83
quote:badge of honor I wear proudly on the OT
but I like downvoting you also
Posted on 1/3/17 at 2:58 pm to MightyYat
quote:probably only a very small percentage are winners.... put it this way, I won't be inducted in the hall with my batting percentage
surely not all of your 90k+ post are all winners are they?
quote:no I am not.... please, by telling you that paying attention to kids for an hour then a week later making a thread about it while sounding wise talking about "world passing them up" when they are most likely more immersed in the world while looking at their phone than giving a frick about shite arse Disney?? Com'on baw
acting like you're "Mr. Have the World Figured Out."
Posted on 1/3/17 at 3:05 pm to SuperSaint
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no I am not.... please, by telling you that paying attention to kids for an hour then a week later making a thread about it while sounding wise talking about "world passing them up" when they are most likely more immersed in the world while looking at their phone than giving a frick about shite arse Disney?? Com'on baw
A week later? I got back last night and now I see your problem.
This post was edited on 1/3/17 at 3:10 pm
Posted on 1/3/17 at 3:12 pm to MightyYat
Adults are just as bad.
Go to any dance recital, ball game, etc. It's full of mombies taking pictures the entire time.
Go to any dance recital, ball game, etc. It's full of mombies taking pictures the entire time.
Posted on 1/3/17 at 3:27 pm to Salmon
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I actually took a picture while at home during Christmas of my nephew (10), brother (36), Dad (61), and Grandma (82) all sitting around the table, and all were staring at either their phone or iPad
That's awesome
Posted on 1/3/17 at 3:29 pm to SuperSaint
Posted on 1/3/17 at 3:36 pm to MightyYat
I agree. I found myself spending way too much time on my phone looking at social media. Recently I deleted all of the aps from my phone and sleep with my phone downstairs. Actually bought an old school alarm clock! This has made a huge difference in my time each day. I'm really enjoying the purge!
Posted on 1/3/17 at 3:36 pm to MightyYat
So just to play devil's advocate here...
You believe that the most fun thing you can do at Disney world is to watch other people. But when those people are watching other people more efficiently on their phones, it's a problem?
It kind of sounds like you're upset that technology is leaving you without as many people to watch, despite the fact that you could watch WAY more people by using that same technology. If you chose to.
But I do agree with the general point; we seem to be trading out strong connections with the small number of people around us for weak connections with many people around the world
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People watching is one of the best rides at Disney.
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So many young people spent all of their time looking down at their phones
You believe that the most fun thing you can do at Disney world is to watch other people. But when those people are watching other people more efficiently on their phones, it's a problem?
It kind of sounds like you're upset that technology is leaving you without as many people to watch, despite the fact that you could watch WAY more people by using that same technology. If you chose to.
But I do agree with the general point; we seem to be trading out strong connections with the small number of people around us for weak connections with many people around the world
This post was edited on 1/3/17 at 3:42 pm
Posted on 1/3/17 at 4:03 pm to funnystuff
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You believe that the most fun thing you can do at Disney world is to watch other people. But when those people are watching other people more efficiently on their phones, it's a problem?
"Favorite thing to do" was more tongue in cheek. It's still entertaining though.
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It kind of sounds like you're upset that technology is leaving you without as many people to watch, despite the fact that you could watch WAY more people by using that same technology. If you chose to.
Social observation is one of the oldest forms of research as well as one of the most insightful. As for technology, I love everything about it. The advancements made in just the last decade or so will be forever life changing. Still doesn't mean there won't be pitfalls here and there.
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But I do agree with the general point; we seem to be trading out strong connections with the small number of people around us for weak connections with many people around the world
It's certainly seems to be heading that way if we're not already there in some respects.
Posted on 1/3/17 at 5:05 pm to MightyYat
You're not wrong though.
Posted on 1/3/17 at 5:13 pm to MightyYat
I have three kids. Pimp Jr is like a 70's kid. The neighbors call him "The Mayor" b/c they think he knows enough adults to be the mayor. He was raised as a free range kid. He goes where he wants and he has this Cosmo Kramer serendipity quality.
My kids are now 18,15 and 13 and we have NEVER had a video game other than Wii when it first came out. Two of mine are musicians so they are ALWAYS making music or talking about music.
That said, my youngest is like this description in the OP. I guess I failed with her in that regard.
My kids are now 18,15 and 13 and we have NEVER had a video game other than Wii when it first came out. Two of mine are musicians so they are ALWAYS making music or talking about music.
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So many young people spent all of their time looking down at their phones or rushing to post a shitty video or pic while on a ride on Snapchat or Instagram.
That said, my youngest is like this description in the OP. I guess I failed with her in that regard.
Posted on 1/3/17 at 5:30 pm to MightyYat
Hasn't the older generations always found something like this with the younger generation?
60/70s- what was it rock n roll and weed? Just smoking dope and listening to music in the room.
80/90s was video games...
I remember going to the doctors' or in a public place with seating. Most the time the adults were buried in books, magazines, or newspapers and weren't talking to others.
The only thing I see different now, is like previously said, the adults are engaged in the same activities.
60/70s- what was it rock n roll and weed? Just smoking dope and listening to music in the room.
80/90s was video games...
I remember going to the doctors' or in a public place with seating. Most the time the adults were buried in books, magazines, or newspapers and weren't talking to others.
The only thing I see different now, is like previously said, the adults are engaged in the same activities.
Posted on 1/3/17 at 5:36 pm to SuperSaint
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You sound creepy as frick....
You honestly sat somewhere for an hour watching 20 teenagers and took note of the amount of words shared between them???
Get a life
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Posted on 1/3/17 at 5:39 pm to MightyYat
Actually.. they're more connected to each other and to what's going on in the world than you ever were.
The world passed you by. The reason they're looking down into their phones is so that it doesn't pass them by.
The world passed you by. The reason they're looking down into their phones is so that it doesn't pass them by.
Posted on 1/3/17 at 5:49 pm to MightyYat
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