The Demise of Guys? Over My Dead Body
I was recently reading an article written by Gregg Murset called The Demise of Guys? Over My Dead Body. Gregg is the creator of My Job Chart and he was discussing how young men and boys are getting caught up in online technology so much that they are losing a large part of their lives to video games and pornography. Gregg has 4 boys of his own and he wants to make sure that his boys, and all boys like them, do not get caught up in electronics to the point where they are neglecting other, more important, aspects of their lives. He discusses the fact that because of the intense stimulation that video games produce, our boys minds are becoming “rewired” to expect constant stimulation at a higher and higher level. It is leaving them with an inability to relate to real life. And the graphic nature of pornography is harming their ability to develop normal, caring relationships. Again, they are becoming stimulated in an artificial way, which leaves them expecting life to be different than it really is. As the graphic below shows, this is a scary and disturbing trend.
The Trend & What Can Be Done
My Job Chart
My Take On This Issue
As the mom of 3 boys I am very concerned about my kids well being and how they will develop as young men. With autism thrown into the picture, life becomes very complicated. One of the only things Matthew truly enjoys is video game, and there in lies a large problem. We know they aren’t healthy for him, but when given the opportunity to have free time, he has no interest in other things. My husband and I are really looking for guidance in helping him, and his brothers, choose other activities to stimulate their mind and keep them active. We are hoping he and his brothers will choose to join a swim team as they get older, since it is a great activity and something we think they will love.
But the main idea is to get our boys away from the computers and get them involved around the house, or in outside activities. So what do you do to keep your kids active and off the computer?
This is a sponsored post. All opinions are my own.
To keep my kids active off the computer, I usually play games with them.
Ty @ Mama of 3 Munchkins recently posted..Deluxe Nachos + Del Monte Southwestern Tomato Kick-off Prize Pack Giveaway – Ended
great chart. thanks for sharing.
Vanessa: the queen of swag ! recently posted..Try Flatout Bread & Win A $50 Walgreen’s Gift Card #Giveaway #FlatoutHot
We play games or with actual toys to keep our son off of the digital stuff. He still likes to play it sometimes but we set limits.
Shell Fruscione recently posted..Quaker & Fabio Viviani Encourage Women to Take Charge of their Heart Health
Scary thought!
Jenn recently posted..Sweet T Loves Shari’s Berries
This is only a challenge with one of my kids. We really have to push him out the door to do stuff!
Sheri recently posted..Win SkinFix Diaper Rash Cream ARV $54 {Canada}
I think it’s a balance… everything in moderation. 🙂
Donna recently posted..$100 Amazon Gift Card Giveaway Week 7
Both my nephews are always on their phones, iPads or playing video games. I think it’s a bit much. I don’t have boys, but when my girls get older, I don’t plan to allow them to have their own computers or such. I think kids nowadays are so spoiled. We have only one TV in our house, one desktop and one laptop for when we travel. I plan to keep it that way.
Leilani recently posted..Lansinoh Affinity Pro Double Electric Breast Pump #Giveaway
I love that infograph
My son loves to g outside and play, but lately he has been playing too much videos..
I allowed the computer and video games, but they had a strict one hour time limit per day. I didn’t budge on that either!
Liz @ A Nut in a Nutshell recently posted..Dear Walgreens, My Prescription Ran Out. Send Help.
We play games, ride bikes, play with Play-doh, all types of fun stuff.
Crystal @ Simply Being Mommy recently posted..Duck Dodgers: Dark Side of the Duck DVD Review
I cannot believe so many young boys are looking at porn!! That is a HUGE issue.
Glad I don’t have boys!
We limit screen time, and encourage physical activity!
Virginia @thatbaldchick recently posted..A Baby Named Carrots
Thanks for the infographic!
I think the best thing is to keep them busy with friends and to do activities in which we can do together. As my daughter gets older, I find that she prefers me to accompany her on certain things.
TerriAnn @ Cookies & Clogs recently posted..Quote: Smile Because It Happened
run! swim! jump! move them around! I realised thats fastest way to expend that energy.
Mumseword recently posted..Giveaway: Build a camera workshop
My sons are off the computer, but on the iPad instead, grrr!
Penelope (NYC Blogger) recently posted..Adding Color To Our Home
I have both girls, but I admit we are all quite “wired” with all of our numerous gadgets and gizmos. We are looking forward to a lot more time outside… when it warms up anyway.
Lynsey @MoscatoMom recently posted..BOLD Goal #2 Done – Dirty Girl Mud Run
My oldest – almost 18 – is on his phone CONSTANTLY! He ‘texts’ his girlfriend all day, while they are at school TOGETHER, then all evening at home. When he isn’t texting her, he is usually playing several different games, listens to Spotify, and will sit in front of the television. It drives me nuts! I have to take his phone away in order for him to do anything else. Thank goodness none of my other kids have phones yet, and won’t for years.
Jennifer The Quirky Momma recently posted..Wordless Wednesday 2/13/2013
We absolutely limit time spent with electronics around here and instead encourage imaginative play, outside fun and reading!
Marcie W. recently posted..Wordless Wednesday – 2/20/13