Well, kids, we remember a life without those things. If I were Wanda and Darryl, I might introduce them to 60’s TV from my DVD collections. Let them see what a rotary phone looked like and how you used it. And how when it rang you just picked it up not knowing who it was until they answered your “hello?” Maybe teach them how to play some board and card games.
There are a number of TikTok vids about getting teenagers to try and figure out old pieces of kit and how they worked. Some of them are quite amusing to watch as they’re baffled by what they are and how they work
You’ll understand when you become one. I was a telephone operator and then worked on accounts for college students. I couldn’t wait to get home and enjoy the peace and quiet….and especially, not talking to anyone!!!
“Without phones or TV?” They’re enjoying the evening and each other’s company, kids. No pressure to do anything, no sterile electronic stimulation. Just a pleasant breeze, the sounds of crickets, watching the sky gradually grow darker and the stars beginning to appear.
When I was a boy one of our neighbors had a screened-in back porch. Many summer evenings he would be sitting out there watching a ball game on his 19 inch portable teevee.
No, you will not necessarily understand at a later age.
As a nearly-senior adult, just sitting and doing nothing has never appealed to me. While a lot of people consider something like relaxing in a beach chair a little bit of heaven, I could stand maybe 5 minutes of it before I’d be off combing the beach for shells or something.
I can definitely sit still and be patient, but it’s not something I choose as a leisure activity in and of itself.
When I was a kid I do not remember my parent’s sitting out on front porch or back yard at all, even growing up they never did. There was no books either. No cable or internet. Then when I married with our kids, a homeowner water their lawn that water ran on the street, both mine be over there playing in the water. My daughter in diapers had them off. I watch them. My kids are older and do not sit outside. Me I do sit outside and read a book. My husband rarely sits outside.
Even about 20 years ago I remember me and my then husband going over to my parents house for supper than all five of us ( parents, then husband and me and my sister) sitting outside on their back deck just enjoying the night, watching the stars and just talking, even though we all had computers we still found time to spend as a family without them. I sure miss those days.
Kiba65 4 months ago
Wife and I like a small fire….
sirbadger 4 months ago
They’re watching the bird feeder and the butterfly feeder and birds that eat butterflies.
rasputin's horoscope 4 months ago
Most notably, Wanda and Darryl are enjoying 5 minutes without kids.
Macushlalondra 4 months ago
Well, kids, we remember a life without those things. If I were Wanda and Darryl, I might introduce them to 60’s TV from my DVD collections. Let them see what a rotary phone looked like and how you used it. And how when it rang you just picked it up not knowing who it was until they answered your “hello?” Maybe teach them how to play some board and card games.
chief tommy 4 months ago
Wait 60 years
cdward 4 months ago
Until you become adults yourselves. It’s the way of the world.
Ubintold 4 months ago
Life was more simple before the digital world came along.
iggyman 4 months ago
Living happily away from those distractions, kids!
markkahler52 4 months ago
Comes a time, kids…comes a time….
David Huie Green LoveJoyAndPeace 4 months ago
The modern generation gap.
SquidGamerGal 4 months ago
Oh, it’s pretty easy. There was no phones, TVs or video games when they were kids!
calliarcale 4 months ago
I overheard a conversation with the new intern yesterday. He had never seen a cassette tape. Ever. The rest of us all felt immensely old.
MRC112 4 months ago
There are a number of TikTok vids about getting teenagers to try and figure out old pieces of kit and how they worked. Some of them are quite amusing to watch as they’re baffled by what they are and how they work
ctolson 4 months ago
Built finger strength using a manual type writter.
Strawberry King 4 months ago
They’re having the right idea, kids.
Daltongang Premium Member 4 months ago
And more importantly, without KIDS, because they know that without TV or phones you won’t hang around.
Zen-of-Zinfandel 4 months ago
I’ll take a sparkling water with lemon.
j.l.farmer 4 months ago
You’ll understand when you become one. I was a telephone operator and then worked on accounts for college students. I couldn’t wait to get home and enjoy the peace and quiet….and especially, not talking to anyone!!!
J-Yoshi64 4 months ago
I can easily occupy myself if I have no phone or other electronics.
wildlandwaters 4 months ago
sheesh… adults these days… I dunno….
Godfreydaniel 4 months ago
Did they have to walk twenty miles (uphill both ways) in a blizzard before they could enjoy the evening?
DKHenderson 4 months ago
We can also read books without pictures!
DKHenderson 4 months ago
For being in the middle of summer, they’re all looking very pasty. What level of sunscreen do they use?
Sherlock5 4 months ago
“Without phones or TV?” They’re enjoying the evening and each other’s company, kids. No pressure to do anything, no sterile electronic stimulation. Just a pleasant breeze, the sounds of crickets, watching the sky gradually grow darker and the stars beginning to appear.
Scott S 4 months ago
When I was a boy one of our neighbors had a screened-in back porch. Many summer evenings he would be sitting out there watching a ball game on his 19 inch portable teevee.
The Quiet One 4 months ago
Especially without phones and TV.
eced52 4 months ago
Ahh, the time before noise. What a time it was.
Solitha Premium Member 4 months ago
No, you will not necessarily understand at a later age.
As a nearly-senior adult, just sitting and doing nothing has never appealed to me. While a lot of people consider something like relaxing in a beach chair a little bit of heaven, I could stand maybe 5 minutes of it before I’d be off combing the beach for shells or something.
I can definitely sit still and be patient, but it’s not something I choose as a leisure activity in and of itself.
kab2rb 4 months ago
When I was a kid I do not remember my parent’s sitting out on front porch or back yard at all, even growing up they never did. There was no books either. No cable or internet. Then when I married with our kids, a homeowner water their lawn that water ran on the street, both mine be over there playing in the water. My daughter in diapers had them off. I watch them. My kids are older and do not sit outside. Me I do sit outside and read a book. My husband rarely sits outside.
christelisbetty 4 months ago
At 78, I don’t recall any kids ever,addressing their parents as “You guys” Other very disrespectful things, yes,just not that.
Sambora1 4 months ago
Even about 20 years ago I remember me and my then husband going over to my parents house for supper than all five of us ( parents, then husband and me and my sister) sitting outside on their back deck just enjoying the night, watching the stars and just talking, even though we all had computers we still found time to spend as a family without them. I sure miss those days.
Sophie Elizabeth Foster 1st 4 months ago
Sounds like me but add a book ( I’m only 13!)
washatkc Premium Member 3 months ago
Where is the Alcohol?