GROWING UP WIRED, RAISING KIDS IN THE DIGITAL AGE: REVIEW (3)
By Lee Chua, Queena N, Dionisio, Ma. Isabel Sison, Fernandez, Nerisa C, Alignay, Michele S. (Eds.). 2013, Anvil Publishing, Mandaluyong City, Philippines, 362 pages.
The result of the survey shows that the majority of students were bored when they refrained from any media/internet connection.
This situation was not only experienced by students in the Philippines, but also, as cited by the authors from other resources, were experienced by students in America, China, United Kingdom, Slovakia, Chile, Lebanon, and Uganda.
The book then recommends several solutions on how to deal with children’s boredom. The solutions are offered through minimizing exposure to unrealistic, excessive speed, by packing a boredom-busting kit, and by offering alternatives to digital media, such as books and drawing.
The book then recommends several solutions on how to deal with children’s boredom. The solutions are offered through minimizing exposure to unrealistic, excessive speed, by packing a boredom-busting kit, and by offering alternatives to digital media, such as books and drawing.
The parents are admonished to encourage them ceaselessly to read stories but to help them to discover their passion and encourage non-digital interaction with others. Furthermore, the parents should provide them opportunities for creativity and develop self-help and household skills.
Resuming this chapter, the authors introduce terminology, which is a result of the digital era, and it is called the ‘me, me, my generation.’ This term was first coined Joel Stein, a Time Magazine Columnist. The common characterization of youth in this generation, he explains, are more self-absorbed and lacking in empathy.
Resuming this chapter, the authors introduce terminology, which is a result of the digital era, and it is called the ‘me, me, my generation.’ This term was first coined Joel Stein, a Time Magazine Columnist. The common characterization of youth in this generation, he explains, are more self-absorbed and lacking in empathy.
The common feature of this generation is known as the generation of impatience, entitlement, and narcissism. Thus, resilience is needed, that is, “the ability to rebound from the setback with being discouraged by external circumstances” (p. 99).
By quoting McQueen, the Australian social researcher, the authors believe that resilience can be developed by being engaged in community work. “Just like the virtues of patience, compassion, and forgiveness, resilience is developed and sharpened only in the community” ( p.104).
To be Continued.....
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