As a little girl I expected to have ceiling lights that worked from a switch, an electric washing machine, dryer, toaster, and vacuum. That’s just things that were in our house. My children expect to have all those things plus…
- remote controls
- cordless house phones
- cell phones
- navigational systems in the car
- iPods or other players
- digital cameras where they can see the picture right away.
What will their children expect?
Away from home I expected grocery stores full of food, no line at the gas pumps, service desks for store returns, and lots of choices when I wanted to buy something.
Will those things be around when my children are having children?
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You’re right. It’s crazy how much things have changed since we were kids. I remember tvs that didn’t have “clickers”.
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I expect that by the time this decade is out people will suddenly be expecting much less. I think a day is coming again soon when having food, clothes, a roof, and some transportation is going to be looking pretty good.
I’m for the Cell Phone…
Being able to stay in contact with your children is EVERYTHING!
I remember having much different expectations of life when I was growing up too. While I agree with some technology, I don’t think kids NEED all this stuff!
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