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Eryn Bradshaw wrote: ↑12 Jul 2018, 07:55 Having a sister who is 16 years younger than me has definitely been interesting. My other two siblings are relatively close to my age, my brother being 3 years younger and my other sister being 6 years younger, we grew up playing outside and riding bikes and reading. Granted, there was TV watching, the start of computer and video gaming, but often times my mom tried to get us out of the house. Whereas my youngest sister, who is now the only one left at home, has grown up with a phone or tablet in her hand. She's gotten hand-me-down handheld consoles from us. She does still play outside, but in comparison, it's a lot less than what I grew up with. It would be fantastic if a book like this could encourage kids to get outside and play more, but I think it has to be something that starts with the parents, older siblings, or even the child's friends helping them along to experience the outdoors.

Bukari wrote: ↑14 Jul 2018, 02:20 I think the setting of the story also comes into play when we want to deal with the playing ground. Perhaps Toni was in a place where there were no electronics.

Cardinalsparrow wrote: ↑14 Jul 2018, 07:35 When I was growing up there wasn't so much gadgets and electronics, out door was inevitable. These days kids stay on their electronics more. I dare say they're missing a lot especially in human relationships.

Zain A Blade wrote: ↑14 Jul 2018, 13:15 I do love that the author took outdoor activities into perspective in the book. It could help kids to learn other ways of having fun.

Riszell wrote: ↑16 Jul 2018, 04:44 Nowadays, children tend to play more on electronics and that's sad. It is more fun and enjoyable to play outside and to move the bodies as kids play. It is healthier and more sociable. So I guess this book is very helpful to encourage children to do more outside activities.

Sicily Joy wrote: ↑27 Aug 2018, 23:51 There are some educational and social benefits to electronic use. However, too much time online can be distracting. I can see why a book that is promoting reading would not have electronics featured. Personally, when I am online a lot I know my reading time suffers greatly.

Sicily Joy wrote: ↑27 Aug 2018, 23:51 There are some educational and social benefits to electronic use. However, too much time online can be distracting. I can see why a book that is promoting reading would not have electronics featured. Personally, when I am online a lot I know my reading time suffers greatly.

Kibetious wrote: ↑14 Dec 2018, 23:26

Mr Benji wrote: ↑14 Dec 2018, 21:04

Kibetious wrote: ↑05 Jul 2018, 07:31 Of course, it will help some children provided parents will also encourage them to do so. It happens that nowadays most kids prefer staying indoors in front of televisions or Video games. These habits may make the children be antisocial and also be detrimental to their health as well. It is good that kids learn that they can also have fun outside the house.

I totally agree that the trend of kids who prefer games to activities like studying is alarming.

But in somes cases there is little a parent can do about it than restricting their exposure to electronics.


I forget to admit that gaming is such a distracting force due to the attention it demands.

This is equally true. Sometimes to achieve something, extra measures have to be taken and this may include restricting access to electronics.