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today, picking up lunch and I saw something that I found sad. At a table was an older couple, about 60 or so, both sitting there eating and texting away on their phone. Before phones, I used to think it was bad when I saw this but they were reading papers. It just made me think...don't people even talk anymore? I have seen parents do this with their kids to in restaurants. Yes, I do have a cell phone, but I can honestly say that I* will NOT do this with my husband, daughter or anyone else I am out spending time with. I have had 2 of my daughters friends mention to me how they hate texting cause that is all their Mom seems to do. I listen carefully when I hear these things and take it in. Todays technology has its positives, but also some very bad negatives.
My parents have been married for 55 years and my Mom has been with my Dad since she was 14. No cell phones, texting etc...just good strong communication. I just think life was a bit simpler back in those days and even when we were kids. Call me old fashioned, I dont care, but this is me
My parents have been married for 55 years and my Mom has been with my Dad since she was 14. No cell phones, texting etc...just good strong communication. I just think life was a bit simpler back in those days and even when we were kids. Call me old fashioned, I dont care, but this is me
. I have an older daughter that got all caught up in social media, Facebook particularly, and yes the whole texting and the whole kissy face photos of themselves being taken and sent to boys...would drive me nuts as a dad...this is one avenue that is so uncontrolled and open to our children of socializing, and at times with people we don't even know...scarier THEY don't really know. Now as far as sitting at a restaurant eating with my wife and youngest angel 
...no I do not text or use my phone, and yes I am old fashioned too, but staying honest now since I have been on these forums as a rep, Mod, and making all these friendships I do find myself...like NOW...on my phone posting or working on the forums. Obviously it is finding a balance and my Darlin' Nikki won't hesitate to give me a hint about being on my phone or tablet. Yes technology is beneficial but also can be bad news. I have been on the bad side with my daughter, and good side meeting all of you and building some awesome relationships. Again just using that one thing they don't teach our kids in school...common sense...and setting the example for our kids. I known it is coming with my youngest who is now 8, and she will want her own phone and then the parental monitoring and boundaries will have to be set...and also to teach our kids the dangers of social media too...and that it is all for their safety. Also think of this too...the lack of one on one conversation, human interaction, and speaking to another individual will hurt their ability when it comes to job interviews, relationships, being able to share true feelings, and with texting there is no showing emotions...and so many times things are taken out of context in texting conversations.
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