It occurs to me that my kids are too hyped up on technology. Its my fault, of course. I have a video game obsession that, as of late, extends to binge watching TV shows (Arrow) and slotting (yeah, I’m in Shadowrun mode) the occasional movie. Wolf of Wall Street was my flick of the night, and I can see why people feel Leo DiCaprio is a big deal.
But this isn’t about me.
I’m thinking that it is important to achieve a balance. Maybe some days without tech or limiting their daily exposure (cut down on binge watching–for all of us). I wasn’t worried about it until this past weekend when so many kids came knocking on our door to play with the boys and these gamehead kids of mine always opted to stay in the house and watch shows or play games until I physically ‘throw them out the club’.
I don’t think I’m alone in this problem with tech. I just feel like I’m doing a poor job managing it.
Some Thoughts:
- I really have to give it to the Seahawks. When Wilson threw up that prayer of a pass for 2pts I was thinking 2 points the other way. Instead of that happening, the Seahawks converted, scored again in OT and are headed to the Superbowl. I can only hope that sorta luck rubs off on my 6-7 yr Hawks and not on the 10-12 yr Hawks my team plays two weeks in a row.
- Watching the Wolf of Wall Street is a reminder of the debauchery that was rampant in NYC while I was growing up. Its also a reminder of how far technology has come.