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    Default ATTN: Parents of kids ages 6-22

    https://www.desiringgod.org/articles..._hsmi=63046704

    Just something you might want to read....
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    Good read. Having an 19 month old boy makes me wonder about what is next for him. Its crazy in my 30 plus years of life how parenting is so much different than years before. Well, I guess it doesn't have to be. Just don't give them any of this crap.
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    Quote Originally Posted by JBK View Post
    Good read. Having an 19 month old boy makes me wonder about what is next for him. Its crazy in my 30 plus years of life how parenting is so much different than years before. Well, I guess it doesn't have to be. Just don't give them any of this crap.
    You’re right that it doesn’t have to be.
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    Separate by related topic. Why are these generations still so short? Igen generation is 1995 to 2012. Is 18 really a realistic definition of a generation these days? Sure there are exceptions, but most people aren't giving birth at the age of 18 these days.

    As for the article the impacts are interesting for sure. I put less blame on the electronic devices than the author. I agree that smartphones and social media are dangerous for kids. But I think the bigger problem is just lack of active outdoor time. And the generation before that grew up watching Nickelodeon wasn't much better.

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    Every generation of parents that ever existed has to deal with the nuances of innovation and technology they never had in their childhood but are forced to deal with as a parental figure. You don't have to embrace the changes, but you do have to accept the reality that they exist and will be a part of your kids' upbringing whether you allow or disallow it. My wife and I try to be as proactively involved with our kids and stay a few steps ahead of the curve the best we can. I read an author that once said "If you can get them through the end of college years (22), and they are still alive and kicking, you are a successful parent." Obviously, that is to be taken tongue and cheek, but it is a daily battle and not for the faint of heart. Those who aren't willing to put in the time shouldn't have kids.
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    Quote Originally Posted by River Rat View Post
    Every generation of parents that ever existed has to deal with the nuances of innovation and technology they never had in their childhood but are forced to deal with as a parental figure. You don't have to embrace the changes, but you do have to accept the reality that they exist and will be a part of your kids' upbringing whether you allow or disallow it. My wife and I try to be as proactively involved with our kids and stay a few steps ahead of the curve the best we can. I read an author that once said "If you can get them through the end of college years (22), and they are still alive and kicking, you are a successful parent." Obviously, that is to be taken tongue and cheek, but it is a daily battle and not for the faint of heart. Those who aren't willing to put in the time shouldn't have kids.
    Spot on

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    Quote Originally Posted by uga_dawg View Post
    Separate by related topic. Why are these generations still so short? Igen generation is 1995 to 2012. Is 18 really a realistic definition of a generation these days? Sure there are exceptions, but most people aren't giving birth at the age of 18 these days.

    As for the article the impacts are interesting for sure. I put less blame on the electronic devices than the author. I agree that smartphones and social media are dangerous for kids. But I think the bigger problem is just lack of active outdoor time. And the generation before that grew up watching Nickelodeon wasn't much better.
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