desertrat77 Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Scouts should also learn to live independent of technology, even for just a few days. It's vital they learn to live in the here and now, and to interact with the people they are standing near. They have the capability to do it. It's vital for the growth of mind and spirit to leave the electronics alone at times. At what point does a scout learn to enjoy his own thoughts, outside of the electronic realm? Appreciate the tranquility of the outdoors without endless beeping and other annoying artificial sounds? When does he realize that technology works for him, that he does not have to instinctively respond to each text msg, email or voice mail, at that precise moment, while missing what's going on in the real world around him? The technology is wonderful. But it should not replace human interaction, or peace of mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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