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Yeah I spend most of my time in front of a screen too, but let's break down just a few of the ways that's a little better. First, my time on a screen is far mo
by TallGuyShort 7y ago
Yeah I spend most of my time in front of a screen too, but let's break down just a few of the ways that's a little better.
First, my time on a screen is far more productive (the time mentioned in the headline excludes any school work). It's not occupied by social media or games, it's occupied by more meaningful communication with people, critical thinking, etc. It's also the most efficient way for me personally to make a living and provide the needs of life for multiple other people. I'd like to think I've chosen a job where I'm contributing meaningfully to the world and not just affecting the bottom line of my employer or my own checking account.
When I'm not working, I do make it a point to not have my face in a screen. I spend time in stimulating and wholesome recreational activities with my kids, I get outside, I exercise. If you do have your face in a screen the whole time, I have bad news for you: you're probably missing out on some cool real life stuff, your wellness may be suffering, and there are articles about you using a screen too much [1]. People do care when it comes to adults, especially adults who need to be taking care of their kids more than being on their phone or paying attention to the road.
[1] https://duckduckgo.com/?q=adults+time+on+their+phones&ia=web https://duckduckgo.com/?q=adults+time+on+their+phones&ia=web. There are even articles about how this is actually a disproportionate problem with adults.
- aeternum 7y agoWhy do you feel your time in front of the screen is more meaningful? Building relationships and learning social skills is very important for teens. An increasing number of jobs and products will be in entertainment where attention is the currency. There are some very educational and meaningful youtube channels for example. Teens are spending half their hours in front of a screen so it sounds like there is a balance.
- TallGuyShort 7y agoYou believe most teens are spending a significant amount of time... On educational YouTube channels?
- aeternum 7y agoMaybe not most, but many. Some teens themselves have educational YouTube channels.