Computers Quote by Thomas Dukes
““Now I stand before houses set on our secret trail, the haunt of arrowheads and lost Indians the color of small plums, rooms in which the new boys play, tamed by computers and a summer waste of games, where once, in these woods, we tasted wild fruit.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Unknown, possibly a memoir or novel, 20th century
The passage reflects on the loss of wild, natural experiences as technology and modern games dominate childhood play
In simple terms: Childhood is losing its wildness to technology
Cherish and protect natural play spaces
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- urban development
- digital gaming
- education reforms
- family outings
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we balance tech with outdoor play?
- What traditions can we revive?
Modern comforts can erode connection to nature