It's kind of sad, but totally true!!! Technology is both a gift and a curse. I remember when I didn't have all the convenience that the above products provide ... but I also know that I'm a much more resourceful and hardworking person because these things weren't in my life at an early age. I actually had to go to the library to do real research when it came to my schoolwork. I know a lot of younger "kids" (like high schoolers and college students) that seem to be "lazier" in some way because they've had all this cool technology for most of their lives. It's like they're not as "hungry" as we were at that age ... like they feel more entitled to things (and at lightning speed) and aren't willing to put in the blood, sweat and tears into things like their school work or even their jobs. I just hope that me and Mike will be able to teach good work ethic and drive to Zoe ... her life is all about technology and "super easy convenience" ... while that's great for her, it also makes it more important for us to teach her how to get things down without all these gadgets and to trust herself and be confident in her real skills (and no, there isn't an app for that!).
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