I just made a rather frightening observation. Is it just me? Am I the only one who sees this? I certainly hope not.
I think the proliferation of electronic gadgets – cell phones, X-boxes, electronic games, etc. – has caused us to grow a new generation of psychopaths with highly negative sociopathic tendencies..
Imagine what would happen if you locked a teenager in a room for eight or nine hours and his only activity was playing violent electronic video games. His only interaction during that time was via cell phone with other kids who are doing the same thing while looking at pornography on the internet and occasionally going out to the mall to see a sex-filled, violence-oriented movie on the big screenWhat kind of thought patterns are going to be prevalent in that kid’s minds. Will it be how can I make a difference in the world? Or: How can I score enough kills in this Special Forces game to be an expert killer? Or; How can I have more compassion towards others? Or: How can I eliminate such unnecessary demands on my time as homework, reading, learning how to throw a football? Or: How can I appreciate and respect the inherent beauty of a woman and the sacredness of sex? Or: I’d like slam that bitch to the ground and screw her brains out. It is no wonder that when placed in a closed, social environment (like school) with 100s of other kids, he acts out.
What kind of dinner conversation are you having with your kids while they are grabbing a quick bite and rushing back to their room, to their X-box, or cell phone.
Olden Days, Walkman Was a Problem
When my kids were growing up, we had to deal with the “Walkman.” However, we stood up to the challenge by demanding that the family sit down to dinner and interact with each other. Although it was sometimes a bit forced, we made conversation – What did you learn at school today? What are you currently studying in American History? Can I help you with your homework? Do you think the Celtics will be NBA champions? What do you think about the situation in Egypt and Libya?
The bottom line is that we have to interact more with our kids. We have to interject ourselves into their lives more. We have to break up the isolation, the sex-filled, violent thought patterns and replace them with positive activities and more empowering, life-affirming thought patterns. Otherwise, we will not be able to stem the tide of the vast numbers of psychopaths growing up in our very own homes.
Let’s take action now, before it is too late !!!!!
PS – You have certainly heard this before from those wild-eyed liberals. The truth is still the truth, no matter who says it.