Q. I mean kids are getting more ignorant. Myspace, internet, clothes, music, celebreties, and many other frivolous things are what most kids talk about these days. At school (I am 13 in 7th grade by the way) I talk to some of the kids near me. Some of them think that America is at war WITH Iraq, some think that America is bombing Isreal, they don't know what Communism is, they don't know what terrorists are. I can go on. Kids are also getting more lazier. A lot of the kids in my class are doing bad in class, not doing work, and even FAILING. I look at the kids today and think "these are our future leaders?"
A. I'm not scared. I think kids these days are pretty savvy. You grew up with computers and all the electronic and tech gadgets that some of us never thought could exist when we were your age.
I wouldn't expect all 13 year olds to care about Politics or to know what's going on in the world. Lots of kids that age are still pretty self-centered. In my opinion, they still have time to be kids. They'll have enough time to deal with the problems of the world in a few more years.
And you know what? There are still many adults who think America is at war with Iraq, who think Iraq was responsible for 9/11, who don't understand the complicated relationship the US has with Israel, etc.. There are also LOTS of adults who are pretty lazy, who don't take work seriously, and who are intellectually lazy. Heck the president of the US was pretty much a goof-off in college, and look where he is now.
And guess what? Some of us adults also love clothes, music, MySpace, the internet, sports figures, etc. It's part of having a well-rounded life. You can be politically savvy, but it's good to be culturally and socially savvy too, so you will know how to relate to more people when the time comes.
It's very important to learn about the world and to be serious about school work and your future. It's also important to have fun and enjoy other things. The leaders of the world were kids once too, and all of them didn't know the status of the world at that point either. It's good to know that you think about the future, but don't be too hard on your peers. They'll come around. Have faith!
I wouldn't expect all 13 year olds to care about Politics or to know what's going on in the world. Lots of kids that age are still pretty self-centered. In my opinion, they still have time to be kids. They'll have enough time to deal with the problems of the world in a few more years.
And you know what? There are still many adults who think America is at war with Iraq, who think Iraq was responsible for 9/11, who don't understand the complicated relationship the US has with Israel, etc.. There are also LOTS of adults who are pretty lazy, who don't take work seriously, and who are intellectually lazy. Heck the president of the US was pretty much a goof-off in college, and look where he is now.
And guess what? Some of us adults also love clothes, music, MySpace, the internet, sports figures, etc. It's part of having a well-rounded life. You can be politically savvy, but it's good to be culturally and socially savvy too, so you will know how to relate to more people when the time comes.
It's very important to learn about the world and to be serious about school work and your future. It's also important to have fun and enjoy other things. The leaders of the world were kids once too, and all of them didn't know the status of the world at that point either. It's good to know that you think about the future, but don't be too hard on your peers. They'll come around. Have faith!
Why are they advertising life insurance and sell-gold commercials on kids' cartoons?
Q. I'm watching He-Man and She-Ra cartoons on the RTV network (Detroit channel 7.2) right now, and I watch "Heathcliff" and "Inspector Gadget" on the THIS-TV network (Detroit channel 4.2) every weekday morning before school. Why do they advertise life insurance, sell-gold-for-cash, and other junk that kids would have no interest in? What ever happened to toys, cereal, and McDonalds commercials during cartoons?
A. Lots of adults watch cartoons for various reasons, and it's the adults the advertisers need to connect with because they're the ones with any money. (Or a lack of money in the case of sell-gold commercials - that's also why they advertise tech schools and whatnot at that time.)
At least they're not advertising Cialis.
At least they're not advertising Cialis.
Is it appropiate for kids to have laptops a sidekick iPod practicly every hi tech gadget that comes out?
Q. if they are like 7 8 9 10 years old
A. It depends on the age of the kid and how much they use it. Since we are in the information age it is good for them to be familiar with the hi-tech gadgets out there. I let my kids us laptops and other gadgets within limits. There is a time and a place. The older kids will need to use some of these things more for school. I also balance it with making them go outside and play. I also make sure they eat well. Like anything it involves balance.
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