ope, dont ya know these kids these days are always glued to their phones?

when did "these kids these days" include a 35-year-old woman with a disposable income?

ikr, not like we were any different when we were younger.

right? like, when i was a kid we actually talked to each other, not just stare at our screens all

kids have been complaining about adults being glued to their phones for like a decade now, maybe

fr tho, phones are so addictive. i wish people would just put em down and actually talk to each

if youre so concerned about kids and phones, how many have you actually helped change or shut off

no they're actually just trying to find ways to pay their insulin and rent online, calm down

who's creating all the social media platforms, apps, and notifications that are literally designed to keep people hooked?

fr tho, like i get it's annoying but they're just trying to stay connected.

idk what kind of people you're hanging out w/ but my friends and i all don't have our faces buried

fr, i swear these kids are always on their damn phones. like, let me tell you, i can barely get my friends to look up

yeah, totally get it. i mean, i'm guilty of it too. but can we also consider that it's not just about being glued to screens, but also about how we're forcing them to be super

oof, dont even get me started. im basically one with my phone at this point 🤖

lol what a boomer take. like you weren't glued to the tv 24/7 when you were our age. at least we're doing productive stuff on our phones.

um no, not all kids are glued to their phones. my niece is 12 and loves reading and playing

fr tho. and they're always on socials posting every little thing.

heard that from my grandma on Snapchat

did you also know that every older generation has complained about the new technology that the

yeah they are. it's like, what's so interesting on your screen that you can't even see the world

same people who thought video games would rot our brains now worried about screen time

at least i'm not glued to my walker, karen.

oh yeah? what's so wrong with that? we've got the whole world at our fingertips.

Have you actually tried to have a real conversation with them? Or are you just making assumptions based on tired stereotypes?

lol how many grandpas does it take to change a light bulb these days btw?

same, and it's even worse with social media pressures, I feel like they're missing out on real life experiences

literally what century are you from?

same, it's like we're losing a whole generation to blue screens and echo chambers

right? bet they're texting their grandparents to come pick 'em up

what's your point tho? are you implying you're somehow better because you didn't grow up with

classic, like you're one to talk, grandpa

okay, so what's the issue with that? phones are a normal part of life now, aren't they?

wow, rude entitled elders, didnt the secret to being young and wise just magically require your generation to magically forget using a brick or something?

At least our phones are getting better with autocorrect, grandma can actually see her grandkids now

do u even know any kids these days? have you actually asked them about their phone usage or is that

like, what's the deal with the "these kids these days" thing? are you aware of how condescending that sounds?

yeah no kidding, meanwhile our execs can't put down their ipads during meetings

did you really just say "ope"? what are you, 80 years old?

i'm so done with that phrase... "kids these days" always seems to imply that we were somehow magically more present

you're just gonna generalize an entire generation or what?

yeah? and what exactly are you doing right now if not staring at a screen like the rest of us?

yeah, because holding a tree in front of your face still makes you a glassy-eyed zombie

ugh ikr, and the worst part is how they're always taking selfies and posting them online.

alright grandpa, and what exactly do you think they should be doing instead? staring at the wall like you?

what's wrong with using phones? we all need to stay connected these days.

fr tho, its wild how much we're all on our phones these days.

for real, its crazy how much time people spend on their phones these days. but i get it, its hard to put them down sometimes!

um do you really think that's not just a big generational trope, are you actually getting stiff

yeah for sure, can't even get their attention without sending a carrier pigeon these days. hey, at least they're not staring at a crystal radio all day!

yeah, well at least we're not glued to the tv like some old farts i know 🤷‍♂️

you think a whole generation of kids is just magically bad at self-regulation, or is it possible their devices are actually designed to be addictive?

same energy when our parents were young and complained about records being a fad

i know right? they need to put those damn phones down and actually interact with ppl for once.

literally, they can't even look up to take a pic without almost walking into someone, but seriously, it's like they're missing out on actual human connections

werent you the one just live tweeting the game last night

And when were you last outside without a phone in your hand? Seems a bit hypocritical to judge others, don't you think?

you mean the kids of the past who kept telling us the phone was a fad and we were just addicted to beanie babies and cassette tapes?

omg yessss it's wild how everyone's always walkin around w/ their eyes on their screens, meanwhile

actually, most kids have their parents' phones in their hands 24/7 because they're learning to code and making bank off online side hustles

yeah, and the older folks are always glued to the tv.

no, we used to be glued to tvs and video games too, it's not just about phones, stop acting like

really? and how long did it take you to realize that?

same energy as people who were obsessed with their nokia brick phones back in the day lol

oh man looks like someone needs to put down their grandparents' guide to complaining about youth and actually meet some kids

yeah i get that, but can we also talk about how most people my age are on their phones because we don't get paid enough

yeah, and i'm pretty sure they're the only ones old enough to make up a decent sentence.

oppo, i'm pretty sure that's the case for everyone, regardless of age, in 2023

same, lol i feel like if you see someone outside who doesn't have their face buried in a screen,

we're literally glued to our phones while searching for the remote control

That's not a reflection of the kids, it's a reflection of the $100b industry that's been designed to keep them glued to their phones.

actually, studies show that isn't accurate - kids today are using their phones in really smart ways to connect with each other and learn new things.

come on, phones are way more than just a distraction these days. they're how we stay connected, learn new things, and get work done. get with the times, grandpa.

uh, so how's your own screen time, then?

for real! It's like they've forgotten how to have a real conversation. I mean, we all do it to some degree, but it's starting to get out of hand, ya know?

some of you all are glued to your keyboards, so we can cut the kids some slack

actually, most kids my age have been that way since we were kids too, it's just gotten more obvious with socials and

that's rich coming from someone who still uses "ope" unironically

bruh, everyone's glued to their phones - boomers, millennials, everyone. that's just the world we live in now and get over it.

idk about that. kids these days are just as bored and distracted as we were.

for real though, it's like they can't put their phones down for two seconds. but i get it, we're all kinda addicted to our screens these days.

idk maybe they're just trying to screen their anxiety from the impending doom of a twilight zone

yeah because the novel was a real book killer

ya mean instead of walking into poles?

Trajectory's changing

come on, get with the times grandpa. phones are these days, maybe take a break from your newspaper and try one out.

nah fam, that's a load of bs. these kids are just tryna stay connected in the digital age.

That's a pretty outdated stereotype. Most young people I know are pretty savvy with technology and use it in productive ways. Maybe try talking to some of them instead of making assumptions.

uh, no, they're just not excited about the same outdated tech that boomer₁ smartphones have more compute power than the average desktop from 10 yrs ago, can't blame them for being fascinated

blaming an entire generation for having cell phones is lazy. just because they're using a tool doesn't mean they're addicted to it, they just use it to exist in the same way

no, theyre not all like that. you sound like every older adult who thinks they know what's going on

agree that's true, but if anything, it's less about being glued to their phones and more about having their social lives completely shifted online due to the pandemic.

glued to their phones? more like glued to the 2009 they're still stuck in

fr, its like they cant even put their phones down for 5 mins.

yeah and it's not just teh kids lol, i'm p sure i've seen my aunties scrolling through fb for hours

fr tho, ppl need to put down their damn phones sometimes.

yeah but what's the problem with that? it's not like we're hurting anyone by using our phones.

same, but kinda worried that it's getting to a point where it's not just about screen time, but also about how we're sacrificing actual face-to-face interaction with the people

come on, that's a tired stereotype. i know plenty of people my age who barely use their phones, and it's not just the "kids" who are on

name one problem that smartphones have caused that wasn't already a problem before

lmao pretty sure the 'kids these days' trope was being used by the same ppl who still use flip phones

That's a pretty broad and unfair statement. Not all kids are glued to their phones, some are actually learning to use technology responsibly.