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I think they could just avoid using it and find entertainment in things that are not monetised - which sounds OK, unfortunately society isn't structured this wa

I think they could just avoid using it and find entertainment in things that are not monetised - which sounds OK, unfortunately society isn't structured this way so you're both missing out on huge parts of it and ostracizing yourself. But when I think about it the fact that it seems outrageous at first glance really tells me how consumerist I am, not sure that I like this.

bm3719 5y ago
Reduction of embodying a consumer is another positive from trying one's best to not pay for entertainment. It cuts out a large swath of entertainment outlets that are a net negative to one's life, and often, for the environment as well. Simple example: Say you want to have fun with your children. Instead of buying an entertainment outlet, like going to an amusement park, maybe go on a hike, write some code, or tell stories. If you insist on spending money, don't pay for the entertainment as a product, but buy some supplies to build something. As a grown-up now, I look back on those events more fondly from childhood than any of the purchased activities.