To be fair, what the previous generation sees as antisocial -- such as sitting on a computer or smart phone, even playing video games -- the current generation sees as a primary key to enabling social interactions. Take a 20 something's facebook away, for example, and they will quickly fade into irrelevance to their friends that do have facebook. They dont get invited or included in any of the events because they would need to have a letter written or a direct phone call made to alert them as to the plans tonight/this weekend, whereas the rest of the group just knows from the mass invite/group chats. What about the games? These days games are played online, with your friends!
A computer isnt a lonely thing to "do" , and hasnt been that way for a while now.. I'm sure I look idle sitting in my office all day, but productivity isnt measured by looking busy, and so is it also with social engagement.
Seth
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