Kids these days

Today at school, one of my little students came up to me and proudly announced, "I got a Facebook last night! My VERY own page!" I couldn't hold back my shocked reaction as I furrowed my eyebrows, leaned in a little closer and sincerely, but gently asked, "Why?" "Because my whole family has one, so now I have one too," she replied with her head turned slightly to one side, as if to imply, "Duhhhh, you're the teacher, you should know that." :)

Somehow it made me feel so OLD, like I was suddenly the "older generation," who have always to me, seemed determined that Facebook and all things internet are evil and a huge waste of time. I remember when I first got a Facebook account, I was a senior in high school and was about to graduate and head off to BYU. Facebook then was for college students only, you had to have an official college email to even apply for an account. Now, anyone and their mother's brother's dog can have one. I think it's great - a wonderful way to keep in touch with ALL of my family and friends. BUT...do 7 and 8 year old kids REALLY need Facebook and cell phones? What happened to playing outside, riding bikes, making forts, playing Barbies and pretend? Really, I just hope they don't miss out on the fun of being a kid and grow up too fast!

But one thing's for sure.........no matter what, they sure are CUTE! :)