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Inattentive Behavior
By Sam5
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Kids just don't have to pay attention for any length of time anywhere but at school. We have DVD players and game systems in cars. I see kids often bringing in hand held game systems to restaurants, movies, concerts,etc,.. any time they have to wait. They rarely have to sit through church any more. Many do not sit with their families at meals and eat and listen to other family members talk. Usually there is a TV on. Simple bike rides, walks, playing outside and using your imagination are activities that many children no longer do.
The point is that while I sat quietly for long periods of time in | |
school when I was young, I also was expected to be quiet and listen in many other areas of my life. I don't think we are going to change society or the students. I think, as educators, we are going to have to come up with ways to teach these kids and also how to teach them to become more attentive.
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