Does Technology Hurt?

[Beckster]

Ok, I adore Jim's older daughter. She's a sweet kid. But let me tell you, it is so obvious that people plopped her in front of the tv since she was a toddler. She isn't able to retain information well and she doesn't want to do anything but watch tv. She struggles to learn. Shoot, she will watch a show or movie, but not be able to tell you anything about what she just watched. She hates when it's just her and me, because I don't allow the tv on during the day. I had the news on and she was hypnotized by it, she didn't want to watch the news, but the tv was on so she had to stare at it. She has no interests and never wants to do anything. Shit, I took her to a hockey game 2 years ago.. she complained (her mom taught her that sports are dumb). I took her to see the Tigers this past summer and she was even able to run the bases!!!! She was a brat the whole game. I've tried to come up with other fun stuff, but you can't even take her on a walk without her bitching the entire time.

I am only saying all this because, whatever it takes, don't let this happen to your kids.