Back Away from the TV. Nice and Calm.
Remember that catch phrase “microwave society?” It was the way some stodgy old adults referred to my generation and our instant gratification problem. There was so much that we didn’t have to work for. If we wanted food, it was as simple as pressing a button or driving thru McDonalds. If we were tired, we took a pill. If we couldn’t sleep, we took a pill. Blah blah blah. But how those folks would be rolling over in their graves if they could see the depths to which we have sunk. At least the aides we used gave speeded up tangible results. Today there is a whole new evil which creates in our young people a false sense of gratification and accomplishment. What am I talking about? Video games. There have been a slew of books about “swagger” in the young adults of our culture. There are many today who feel that they have it all--even if the world is too dumb to see it. Without having truly worked at something, many feel that they know more, have more, and can do more. I