Ball game Quote by Sherry Turkle
“It is painful to watch children trying to show off for parents who are engrossed in their cell phones. Children are nostalgic for the 'good old days' when parents used to read to them without the cell phone by their side or watch football games or Disney movies without having the BlackBerry handy.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Reclaiming Conversation, 2015
Parents' phone addiction distracts them from children, eroding shared experiences and nostalgia for earlier, more attentive times.
In simple terms: Kids miss parents who are glued to phones.
Key Takeaway
Encourage device‑free family moments.
Themes
family dynamics
technology impact
nostalgia
Mood
concerned
reflective
Type
sociological
prescriptive
When to use this quote
- family meals
- bedtime reading
- outdoor activities
Key Concepts
attention economy
intergenerational gaps
Questions to Reflect On
- How can families set healthy phone boundaries?
- What activities can replace screen time?
A Different Perspective
Technology can also connect families if used wisely.
