Originally Posted by
BookFinder
Air-conditioning has spoiled a lot of kids. They just don't want to get out side and get hot and dirty during the summer, or cold and wet in the winter.
I grew up with AC since I was born in 1965, yet most kids in my time as a youth went outside and played ball, rode bikes, rode skateboards, etc. Including myself.
Same for all the people I knew through the 80s and 90s.
I say the current level of video gaming, internet TV binge watching, smart phones, and personal devices have stopped the average kid from playing outside. Kids today can interact with all their friends without ever going outside.