Strange New World

So kids these days gain weight over summer break...sad commentary on kids' lives, if you ask me.

Back in The Day, I always gained a little weight over the winter, because I was stuck inside instead of running wild in the woods/around the neighborhood until dusk.

Summer time was a time to be outside every waking moment until your parents dragged you in the house kicking and screaming after the streetlights came on. They had to hose off the layer of grime and dirt you picked up, playing in the creek or exploring the woods or playing kickball or whatever.

Now I guess kids are inside watching TV and playing video games all summer. Not quite their fault, since most parents won't let their kids out of sight for fear they'll be kidnapped and assaulted.

Youth is truly wasted on the young.

Posted by Jenelle at February 28, 2007 07:29 PM | TrackBack