Stemming the Tide

My family has always been somewhat of an anomaly. In my younger years, I was oblivious to sports, music, and the current TV shows; I still am. Over the Thanksgiving break I talked to my father about many of the gaming and technology addictions that others face. I was surprised to learn that my family’s success was a result of a dedicated effort by my parents. My father loves sports, but to prevent sports addictions he worked hard to ensure that our family never watched sports in the home. My mother made it a rule that there would never be a television in the family room or in any of the bedrooms. As we grew up these influences were minimized. As I prepare to have a family of my own, I will need to make a concerted effort to protect my children from the tidal wave of technology.