Generation....Y?

I think it's fascinating to see what the "kids" of today are up to, what they spend their time doing, and what they are capable of, especially on the technology front. Beya was able to scroll through pictures on Brad's iPhone when she was only 14 months old. Novan is using a computer like a pro and he's only 4.

Now that we have 2 iPhones, you may commonly see this in the mornings

However, I am sure it's not just my kids, I am sure any kid today with access to technology is becomming part in this new wave of tech saavy kids. Part of me wants to just shoo them outside to "play ball" or something like our parents used to do or build forts like I used to do but you know, in reality, our Generation Y is going to need to be extremely proficient with technology if they are going to be competitive in a world of growing tech. I feel kind of old when I look back 10+ years and look at "how we used to do it" and I'm only 27! It must be amazing to be much older and really to look back and see the progression of what has become "the norm" even though I'm sure everyone would agree that not everything that is "the norm" should be but that's another subject.

I am sad though that kids are increasingly in front of a computer and less in front of nature, but that's the way of this world, so thank goodness our spirits are eternal and this life isn't "it." A good balance is certainly in order, some time outside is certainly called for, and as parents we face ever-increasing challenges raising children in today's world.

To end on a funny note, the other day I was putting Iyov to sleep for a nap and I hear in the other room the following father/daughter conversation:
Dad: Ok, Beya, Poppa has to go work so I need my phone now.
Beya: NOOOOOO! I need it, I need to play games! (crying continues)
Dad: But Beya, Poppa needs his phone for work.
Beya: I need my OWN phone! (more crying)
Dad: (laughs) Man, you're only 2 Beya, and you need your own phone already?
Beya: YES! (crying as Dad leaves)