So I thought I would put in a quote from one of the big guys on connectivity...
"One of the main problems in society today is that we spend less and
less time together. Some, even when they are together, spend an
extraordinary amount of time in front of the television, which robs them of
personal time for reinforcing feelings of self-worth. Family home
evenings give individuals and families important time to talk and listen as
parents and children, brothers and sisters, spouses, and friends. Time
together is precious--time needed to encourage and to show how to
do things. Less time together can result in loneliness, which may produce
feelings of being unsupported, untreasured, and
inadequate."
Topics: Family
(James E. Faust, "Enriching Our Lives through Family Home Evening," Liahona, June 2003, 5)
4 comments:
I think there's a difference between what President Faust is saying and what I'm saying about connectivity.
It's sort of like how everyone says that a movie doesn't make a good first date because you don't get to know the person you're with. I agree with that. And if you and your spouse do nothing but watch television or movies, there isn't going to be a lot of conversation in your household. Thus, what President Faust seems to be saying is that too much television- or movie-watching is the opposite of connectivity; it disconnects you from the people who should deserve your attention.
What I'm saying is that the ability that technology affords us to stay connected to real people -- people who truly matter in our lives -- is a great thing, even if it means that sometimes you'll read big family news on a blog before hearing it from the bearer in person. I don't think that President Faust is refuting that point.
No, that was not my intention in posting it. It is another part of connectivity. This subject is much larger than the technology involved with email/texting etc. Robyn's points are another part of the equation. I think the real question that we are dealing with is in forming loving relationships. There are things that block the loving relationship from developing properly. Sometimes technology helps, sometimes it blocks. There are certainly other things that affect it as well. One of the biggest is how people feel about themselves.
Don't ever be offended by Ben, he's worried about giving and receiving offense constantly, it consumes most of his day.
There is no offense intended nor taken. Increased communication and connectivity is the goal. All ideas and idea fragments are welcomed.
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