In A World Without Adventure
When I was little, I spent most of my time running around, playing outside, and daydreaming about life. My young self was filled with a need for adventure and wander and joy. I had not a care in the world. I simply lived for each and every moment.
In modern times, I feel as though that wander and adventure have been lost. There is no room for imagination because children's minds are being filled with what the internet is telling them on their phones and tablets. Parents put a screen in front of their children's face to keep them distracted rather than having them engaged in the real world. Rather than venturing out into a world of imagination, they play in a world that's been created for them within the safety of parental control.
Everything is created for them. They are passive participants in a mindless virtual reality. With this comes the loss of critical thinking skills, imagination, and adventure. It encourages kids to stay inside, to isolate themselves, and to act mindlessly.
In a world that makes us feel like we and our children need to be plugged in, let's dare to unplug. Let's dare to adventure once again, to travel beyond the boundaries of our screens.
In modern times, I feel as though that wander and adventure have been lost. There is no room for imagination because children's minds are being filled with what the internet is telling them on their phones and tablets. Parents put a screen in front of their children's face to keep them distracted rather than having them engaged in the real world. Rather than venturing out into a world of imagination, they play in a world that's been created for them within the safety of parental control.
Everything is created for them. They are passive participants in a mindless virtual reality. With this comes the loss of critical thinking skills, imagination, and adventure. It encourages kids to stay inside, to isolate themselves, and to act mindlessly.
In a world that makes us feel like we and our children need to be plugged in, let's dare to unplug. Let's dare to adventure once again, to travel beyond the boundaries of our screens.
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