Originally Posted by CFK
Originally Posted by JaneSmith
I also think that so much readily available recreation makes it less likely that a child will delve deep into interests on their own. Why study physics when you can pay videogames?

Becuase you like physics? Honestly, this sounds a lot like the kind of comments we hear that refer to our physics/math/computer/chemistry loving kids as weird because they choose those subjects over videogames. Recreation has always been readily available in some form or another. If a person is passionate about and driven to learn physics, then learning physics is their recreation. I don't think that has changed over time.
I'm not sure, but I think she may be referring to underachieving kids who could use some guidance and encouragement to challenge themselves, without which they may choose the path of least mental resistance (the video games over the physics).