Updated: Jan. 28, 2015
Originally Published: Oct. 11, 2012
As a parent, I often find myself taken aback by the things my kids say. Sometimes I just shake my head, while other times I’m left pondering their creativity. There’s a long list of phrases I never would have uttered as a child—like these:
- “Can we go to Starbucks?” – The concept of a Starbucks was completely foreign to me until I hit my teenage years. Even then, I was intimidated by the fancy lingo like “Venti” and “Frappuccino,” so I avoided it until my 20s. My kids, however, have been familiar with the term since they were born. And let’s be real—those cake pops make for a fantastic bribe when I need one!
- “Can I play on your phone?” – When I was growing up, the outdoors were our playground. Sure, my boys spend their time outside, but electronic devices have become a staple in their lives. I didn’t get my first phone line until my teen years, and it was just a landline! Nowadays, kids have their own cell phones, while I was thrilled to have a pager. When I finally got a cell phone at 18, it was prepaid and I felt like a VIP—until I ran out of minutes, of course.
- “Oh, I like this song! Buy it on iTunes, mom!” – Back in my day, we had cassette tapes. Catching a song we liked meant hours of waiting by the radio, hoping to hear it. If we were lucky, we’d manage to record it on a blank tape. Kids today have no idea what it was like to wait for their favorite track, only to run to the bathroom and miss the beginning. The struggle was very real.
- “Can you find my show On Demand?” – Let’s talk TV. We didn’t even have cable, let alone any On Demand services. My childhood TV setup involved rabbit ears wrapped in foil, and I often had to hold the antennas just to get a clear signal. A remote? Forget it! If I wanted to change the channel or adjust the volume, I had to get up and do it myself.
- “Mom, just Google it!” – Honestly, what more can I say?
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In summary, the world of parenting has evolved dramatically, and so have the things kids say. As I reflect on my childhood, it’s clear that today’s children have a vastly different experience—one filled with technology and conveniences I could never have imagined.
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