I did a radical thing..., page 3

reply to post by AccessDenied

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If you read again, I think you will see I am comparing you using the internet for fun, to them watching television for fun. NOT them using the internet to. The issue of them being able to use the internet unsupervised or not is another thread entirely.

Sorry if I wasn't clear on that.




You can be amazed if you like, but I am alot younger than you, I grew up in a different world to you. It amazes my nan that I can speak to a computer game and it does what I tell it, but it doesn't amaze me. This was my whole point, you grew up in a different time, and what worked then doesn't necessarily work now.


I think you will find I do indeed have a life, don't insult me for trying to provide an in-depth response. I'm amused by the way the person who watched all the tv, played all the games, is being insulted by someone who took it away because its not good for you... Irony...so sweet.

I think we all know what parks are, and I at least go to them regularly, please don't pretend you know how my life works, just as I didn't pretend to know how yours worked. But since you feel the need to apply such false claims...

I went to two different parks on friday with friends, I cut the grass today out in the garden and played with my dog. And in between I have talked to my friends on the internet.

Oh and yes, the park has no tvs, but a majority of the children in that park will have a tv at home, the world isn't all black and white.

[edit on 13-6-2009 by StevenDye]

I don't know... I know I use the Internet way too much... But on the other hand my job requires a 24/7 online lifestyle.

I don't have a television. I find it worrisome that I probably read less books now than before the Internet.

On the other hand, you can read books online too. This site has a lot of conspiracy theory books: Biblioteca Pleyades

Re watching television, YOU DID THE RIGHT THING

A psychiatrist who was detained by the Nazi's wrote a book called "The Rape of the Mind", his last chapter "Technology Invades our Minds" is about the dangers of TELEVISION, titled:

Excerpt, (sound familiar?)

Radio and television catch the mind directly, leaving children no time for calm, dialectic conversation with their books. The view from the screen doesn't allow for the freedom-arousing mutuality of communication and discussion. Conversation is the lost art. These inventions steal time and steal self-awareness. What technology gives with one hand-easiness and physical security-it takes away with the other. It has taken away affectionate relationships between men. The depersonalized Christmas card with its printed signature, the form letter, the very typewriter are examples of mechanical proxies. Technical intrusion usurps human relationships, as if people no longer had to give one another attention and love any more. The bottle replaces Mother's breast, the nickel in the automat replaces Mother's preparation of sandwiches. The impersonal machine replaces human gesture and mutuality. Children educated in this way prefer to be alone, with fantasies to escape into and gadgets to play with. Mechanization pushes them into mental withdrawal.

Technology Invades Our Minds



[edit on 13-6-2009 by seataka]

reply to post by AccessDenied

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What about the computer? We don't you get rid of the computer?
It looks like to me that you just want them to live almost like the amish people.

I don't see the problem with allowing kids to play video games.
My nephew is crazy about video games but he spends most of his time outside. Do you want to know why? Because we make him go outside and play. And as far as what there talking about....really are you that insecure?

reply to post by AccessDenied

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Well Kudos to you my friend!

It's one of the best things you can ever do for your child if the "Entertainment" industry becomes too prevalent within your home. Children should not be exposed to such mind numbing exercises in focus and boredom.

It's nice to see some great parenting in a world filled with sub-standard parents. Present company excluded ofcourse .

~Keeper

Originally posted by seataka
Re watching television, YOU DID THE RIGHT THING

A psychiatrist who was detained by the Nazi's wrote a book called "The Rape of the Mind", his last chapter "Technology Invades our Minds" is about the dangers of TELEVISION, titled:

Excerpt, (sound familiar?)

Radio and television catch the mind directly, leaving children no time for calm, dialectic conversation with their books. The view from the screen doesn't allow for the freedom-arousing mutuality of communication and discussion. Conversation is the lost art. These inventions steal time and steal self-awareness. What technology gives with one hand-easiness and physical security-it takes away with the other. It has taken away affectionate relationships between men. The depersonalized Christmas card with its printed signature, the form letter, the very typewriter are examples of mechanical proxies. Technical intrusion usurps human relationships, as if people no longer had to give one another attention and love any more. The bottle replaces Mother's breast, the nickel in the automat replaces Mother's preparation of sandwiches. The impersonal machine replaces human gesture and mutuality. Children educated in this way prefer to be alone, with fantasies to escape into and gadgets to play with. Mechanization pushes them into mental withdrawal.

Technology Invades Our Minds



[edit on 13-6-2009 by seataka]

And yet I don't see you throwing away your computer and the rest of you tech and going to live in a lodge cabin.

Looks like your inbracing the technology that "Invades our minds".

Originally posted by seataka
Re watching television, YOU DID THE RIGHT THING

A psychiatrist who was detained by the Nazi's wrote a book called "The Rape of the Mind", his last chapter "Technology Invades our Minds" is about the dangers of TELEVISION, titled:

Technology Invades Our Minds



[edit on 13-6-2009 by seataka]

This is insane. I realize the OP had the best intentions but how can you expect a child to grow up successful in this society without the knowledge of technology, etc.? I am a recently promoted manager at my company and am doing very well in my career a year out of college. I feel strongly that if I couldn't have held a conversation about the news, current events, technology, TV shows, etc. that I would not be where I am today. The kids will wind up feeling like outcasts all alone with less in common with their peers. It is hard enough being a young child in this world. I would restrict time spent playing games and watching TV for activities that are more productive but taking it away all together will do more harm than good in the long run. "Hey little Mike did you see the Super bowl!!" No.....

Come on! TV will not "brainwash" them if you are a good parent and spend a lot of time talking with your kids and teaching.

Furthermore my knowledge of technology pretty much got me recognized in my company. I couldn't use my blackberry well, email, etc., etc., ALL needed to succeed.

[edit on 13-6-2009 by Tmd111]

reply to post by seataka

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Like i said unless you are willing to throw away all your teach then your words mean nothing.

Its easy to say you want to do something but its total different to do it.

[edit on 13-6-2009 by Alien Mind]

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