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I overheard this conversation between my brother, Matthew, and a young boy, who I am not acquainted with. I suppose him to be about 12 years old, and I will call him ‘Nick’.

Nick: So, do you have any systems?
Matthew: any what?
Nick: systems…you know, ps2, etc….
Matthew: Oh. No, I don’t really play video games. [sisterly addition: Matthew never plays video games; he doesn't own any.]
Nick: Oh. You know? Nobody does anymore…
Matthew: eh?
Nick: No one plays video games anymore, everybody now likes to play outside
[my jaw dropped]

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Interesting, aye? My observations have been the exact opposite concerning youth and video games, and I wonder where this young man got this perspective. Maybe he was just talking to talk, maybe he lives in a totally different environment. Or maybe, he was just a wee bit sad and a tad bitter that Matthew wasn’t into video games.

The conversation continued with Nick explaining and attempting to discuss video games with Matt. The conversation didn’t last long.

Cheers to all the young men who are following the modern trend of spending their time enjoying the great outdoors instead of sitting in front of the black screen of death. :D