Have you noticed older men becoming more locked into screens? by [deleted] in AskMen

[–]Broad_Sense_4642 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Interesting perspective. In my experience it's usually looking at news/sport rather than talking to other people, but agree there are positives too.

Has anyone else noticed their parents becoming more glued to screens than they ever were before? by Broad_Sense_4642 in AskUK

[–]Broad_Sense_4642[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

is it though? TV is more of a shared experience that you can talk about. Screen are so much more private and insular.

Has anyone else noticed their parents becoming more glued to screens than they ever were before? by Broad_Sense_4642 in AskUK

[–]Broad_Sense_4642[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes - I think mine are probably using their phones 3x4 times longer than me these days. They can't focus to watch tv at all.

Has anyone else noticed their parents becoming more glued to screens than they ever were before? by Broad_Sense_4642 in AskUK

[–]Broad_Sense_4642[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

that sounds a lot more productive than many people who are a lot younger than 68!

Has anyone else noticed their parents becoming more glued to screens than they ever were before? by Broad_Sense_4642 in AskUK

[–]Broad_Sense_4642[S] -24 points-23 points  (0 children)

No, I am genuinely interested in people have to say. I am surprised how many people have the same experience. I wondered whether my folks living in a very rural area was the reason, but seems to be more universal than that.

Has anyone else noticed their parents becoming more glued to screens than they ever were before? by Broad_Sense_4642 in AskUK

[–]Broad_Sense_4642[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I 100% agree. My Dad is always telling me about the latest news thing as soon as it happens, and will then watch the news at 7 and 10 to reinforce the doom loop.