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The kids are alright

2020-04-16 17:07:32.740544+00 by Dan Lyke 0 comments

I've been a "digital native" since the mid-'80s, getting online with BBSes early on, getting into an international community via FidoNet, being a part of Chattanooga On-Line in the '90s, and then being a "blogger" before that term was formed (my "blog" has been continuously updated since early 1998).

One of the things I'm fascinated by is how we evolve social expectations and norms based on new technologies. How we assimilate the new communication mechanisms into our lives, and adapt. And, especially, how "kids these days" grow up understanding how we can change our behaviors.

So I give you RT Angie Maxwell @AngieMaxwell1:

Found the kid playing with her dog instead of Zooming with her teacher. She told me not to worry. She took a screenshot of herself “paying attention,” then cut her video & replaced it with the picture. “It’s a gallery view of 20 kids, mom. They can’t tell.” She is 10. #COVID19

and RT Alice JB @DrAliceJones:

My 6yo just saw how many emails I have to do something about. He suggested just replying to all of them with 'go away, never contact me again'. He's available for all of your business/PA needs.

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