Young People’s Changing Attitude About Pastime

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2 years ago
Date:January 30th, 2022
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A few hours ago, I was in a shop and l was watching a little boy playing on a smartphone for minimum half an hour while his parents were busy in buying things, basically the winter clothes. In the meantime, the parents didn't notice that their son was already playing on their phone but when they noticed they just beat the hell out of him. The shop owner protected the boy & requested them not to beat him.

I was there and listening the entire conversation. I didn’t react much because nowadays, it’s a common thing where new generation find their happiness, their fun, their comfort zone in smartphones. Are these guys ruining their childhoods? They are definitely missing the beautiful days. Young people's changing attitude and nature about their pastimes is questionable. The numbers are telling so. Ever think about it? I will talk about it more but at first, let me welcome you all.

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Hello, family. I'm looking for you all and wishing you good luck. I know you all are here enjoying your moments and I'm so much grateful that you visited me. Well, I'm here talking about next generation's pastime. How many of you are 90's kids? Raise your hands, please so that I can count them all. Yup, too many of you here. Well, tell me, how was our childhood? How we had our pastime? If you ask me, I can say that I played in the large playground & without the time of study & sleep, I was hardly found. I know you all had done the same. Our fantasy & joy was surrounded among small things. Technologies didn’t touch us & we had wonderful & charming childhood. I'm still feeling nostalgic. But right now, we need to think about them.

Ups & Downfall Check

According to a survey which shows the world that the new generations, the teenagers have changed the pastime choosing prompts. They are watching television more than other generations. Beside this, they are totally involved in using different types of gadgets. In 1990, our percentage of watching television was 41%. In 2000, it increased to 48% & the rise continued to 52% in the next ten years. Too fast to handle such a drastic change. The shock wave is still to hit. What if I say that playing outdoor games for teenagers has decreased now to 12%. Alarming, right? It means they are more comfortable in playing games on smartphones & tabs.

Reasons of Change

It’s not so hard to find out the facts about the reasons of why the teenagers are preferring their pastimes in indoor life. No need to be researcher for that. Just look around you. The rise of multimedia will answer it. Televisionized programmes are attracting the teenagers more. Different types of grand shows, talent shows are picking them up. They are opting watching television for their one of the most favourite pastimes. Indoor world is all for them.

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Well, you cannot blame that alone. Just tell me, do they have enough space to play outdoor games? Global urbanization projects are gulping our free spaces. Now the problems are out. Less playgrounds & free spaces forcing them to stay at home, in their room. For example, you have to see that your child is enjoying football without touching the actual football. The virtual life has made them more feelings for it. Computer & smartphone based games are another reason to get attached with it. Awesome graphics, heavy sounds, attractive game features can force anyone to get connected with it. So the childhood of these teenagers are now patched up with something else which is harmful to them. Eye problems & diseases, weakness, back pain, headache etc diseases are making their childhood worse & their families worried about their futures.

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We had our days & now they are having theirs. But the difference is we lived the genuine & energetic one while they are surrounded with virtual realities. Can we do something for them or let them suffer more?

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I'm lucky that I grew up not exposed to technologies and my childhood life were so much fun playing with friends outside. We couldn't just blame kids and teenagers nowadays if they prefer to spend their time starting at their phones, we're already aware how this world evolved from generations to generation

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2 years ago

We are lucky. We had our days perfectly.

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2 years ago

Very nice topic. Its true that now a days children prefer smart phones to toys.

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2 years ago

That's the problem. We need a solution soon.

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2 years ago

Today's generation is a sad one with a happy pictures. When I was younger, I used to have the bets childhood ever. Gadgets isn't that rampant back then and so we were able to spend most of our time outside the house and physical activities.

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2 years ago

We were so lucky then. This generation is too much connected with virtual reality.

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2 years ago

I swear, I miss the good old days. Nothing compares to being outside playing with friends in the dirt :)

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2 years ago

We have scars from those days. Really feel proud for those cuts.

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2 years ago

I loved playing outside it was so much fun, now kids miss out on so much

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2 years ago

They are missing the real happiness.

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2 years ago

I had the best time of my life when I was a kid and I wanted the same for my kids. Before covid, Bam and I always go outside for a walk, I let her play with other kids because she was used to playing with gadgets. I do pray that this pandemic will end soon so my Saoirse won't grow up having cellphone as her bestfriend.

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2 years ago

I hope so dear. I will join you all then.

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2 years ago

90's kiddo here. I'm glad I was able to experience the fun playing outside. My nieces are just so hooked up on their smartphones that they can't even appreciate the nature around. I always say look around and not be focused on gadgets. Hays, I'm just worried for the new generation.

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2 years ago

Me too. How will they overcome all these things?

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2 years ago

I was born at 80's but it's a big different now not like before. Now is very much hightech but less outdoors activities like us. As a matter of fact Luci I don't have phone when I'm in highschool and college. But still I'm happy without that

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2 years ago

We were happy then. And dear, you don't look as the girl from 80’s.

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2 years ago

Hey Luci I was born 1982 hahaha. Really old but young in height🤗😁.

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2 years ago

yeah you are write lucifer young generation have attitude then the old one and have different life style

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2 years ago

They need to understand about life.

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2 years ago

👋👋 I agree my childhood past times were mostly spent engaging physical strenghts. I often times got wounded and have that scars on my knees . Maybe the parents can stil change it though I think it was not that easy as the trend now was different

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2 years ago

I have too and trust me, I feel proud for it.

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2 years ago

While technology has evolved much, the lifestyle of people also drastically changed, especially the young ones. I know someone who doesn't want to come out because he prefers being glued to his phone's screen, playing games and won't even eat until he feels really hungry. It is quite alarming really, how would they go about life when they are no longer teens. And I sometimes want to blame the mother, but no, I simply cannot do that for I have no right at all :)

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2 years ago

At least you are still connected to outer side and I know you are a caring one. But some parents are quite irresponsible too.

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2 years ago

Here I am hehe of 90s kid. Btw, I think in this regard our children had zero mistake if they are attracted towards digital life. Because nowadays parents are not taking much care of their children. I saw many times, if children is crying they give mobile phone etc to give happiness to children. In this way when they grow up they only demand according to it. I remember, in my childhood, I played in grounds etc to pass my time. Old was gold.

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2 years ago

We are responsible too. I can't say we are good at keeping our children happy.

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2 years ago

I have no change about entertainment. I entertain in the same way as before. But I like the trend of this change. Moreover, one thing can not be saved. You have to learn to change.

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2 years ago

It’s not about change. It's about new generation and their choices.

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2 years ago

I feel sad for the kids these days. I mean, we can't blame them because we're already in the time of advance technology. But I hope they will be able to enjoy their childhood outside than enjoying their alone time starimg on the screen. It feels different when you socialize with other kids and enjoy.

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2 years ago

I agree. But are we letting them out of home? We are responsible too.

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2 years ago

Technology is advancing, and this is making it more affordable for most. I remember when having an android phone was like having a Rolls Royce. Who would buy you one to play with? So times are changing

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2 years ago

We were so happy with our outer life. But now the prefer home!

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2 years ago

You want to count the raised hands haha. I really enjoyed playing outside and having fun outdoors with friends and neighbours kids. Things have truly changed a lot

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2 years ago

The generation is definitely missing the worthy days. Not good for them.

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2 years ago

Yeah, it's not

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2 years ago

Everything you wrote is true. When I was a child (I was not born in the 90's but in the '87, but it's the same 😊), I played outside and rarely watched TV. We used to watch cartoons before bed. It was much better than now. I live in a neighborhood where there are a lot of playgrounds and I am happy because my child has the opportunity to be outside but when someone would ask him if he wants a phone or to go outside I think he would unfortunately choose a phone. In other parts of the city there are not many playgrounds because of the buildings that are being built and children have nowhere to play and that is very bad.

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2 years ago

How lucky we were dear! This generation can hardly understand it.

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2 years ago

That's what happened in today's generation, kids can look on their phone whole day, they even post a lot than older in social media.

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2 years ago

I'm sick of it. These are making them lazy too.

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2 years ago

You are right . Civilization is one of the problem that changes teen adult because everyone will want to copy the new slang and way in the world instead of them to be the good they can be

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2 years ago

We need to think about the situation. It's not good.

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2 years ago

The new generations don't even observe nature anymore, neither do they listen to adults talk about past times in a bid to learn more. All they care about is wasting their time on smart phones while listening to music, chatting or watching videos!

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2 years ago

They are in danger. But they don't care.

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2 years ago

Kids like myself today in the new generation are more bent on trying new things for pastimes

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2 years ago

You from new generation?

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2 years ago

Kids today didn't get to experience the fun on playing those games that we played when we we're just a kids. Kids today choose to face their phones all day that to you know try new other things.

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2 years ago

Indeed dear. One day they will understand but it will be so late.

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2 years ago

I believe btjw media and peers really influence a child development to a greater extent than his/her parents since parents are not always with their children. And they tend to get more far a way from them as they grow older.

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2 years ago

The emotional stats are lacking day by day. This is not good.

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2 years ago

I'm still thankful I got to experience playing outside for the whole afternoon and gobhome with dirty clothes then my parents would nag me but still worth it. Because children nowaday are so addicted on using gadgets and we can't blame them because our generation is modernized.

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2 years ago

That's why we are enjoying our days now. But what about them?

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2 years ago

Mostly to aisy hii hota hai log waqt k sath sath sub kuch changed hota hai aur kbhe kbhe hum khud bhe change hojaty hain aur hum ilzam dosron pe dety hain Zindagi k halat o nazar k lihaz se changing lazmi ha

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2 years ago

Manta hu apki baat. Shukriya.

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2 years ago

I'm one of the 90's babies so I'm raising my hand! haha This is one of the many things I always talk about with my younger sisters. I had a phone when I was in highschool but they had theirs as early as 7 years old. I used to have burnt skin because I play all day outside while they lack of the sun's touch because they spend their time in their bedrooms. What we can do? Introduce to them the old days as we include the stuff they're currently into so they can enjoy the both worlds.

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2 years ago

If that possible then the next generation will be hugely benefited. That's true.

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2 years ago

Dear Lucifer, you said very well, unfortunately this is something that I also see a lot around me these days, and I'm sorry for these kids, that they can't experience childhood like us. They run less to drain their energy, have less contact with the community and children of their age, and have become very violent due to violent games. These are just a few of the many effects of computer games on children. Parents should limit computer games to their children, and force them to spend some time with their peers, and to play physical games.

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2 years ago

I wish they do so. Things are getting out of limits now.

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2 years ago

And the blame is to the parents.

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2 years ago

They deserve so.

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2 years ago

Most of the children nowadays wasn't experience the good life in playing outside. When I was young I really enjoy playing on the olayground that is why I have scars on my knee😂

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2 years ago

I still have so. Feel proud for that.

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2 years ago

Having a positive change towards all we do can have a positive adverse effects on us as well. We can also help them change from things that are very addictive

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2 years ago

I hope so dear. Need a change.

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2 years ago

We can do something for them not to be addicted to mobile games,we just need to limit the time they play those games and watch those films.

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2 years ago

We should allow them to play more than to stick to gadgets. It’s harmful.

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2 years ago

change and go with the flow makes us alive, we should have positive changes and never should forget our roots. That's all I believe

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2 years ago

Agreed dear. Well said.

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2 years ago