Drive-In Movie Theaters

Is there anything wrong with experiencing a little nostalgia on my part and in doing so passing on a great American experience to a couple of seven year olds? Conclusion: Not at all! I have learned over the course of my life that what I enjoyed as a child were the same simple pleasures that my parents experienced. We didn't have computers, internet, thousands of video games, iPods, etc. We went outside and did things.

So when I had the chance to share the experience of going to a drive-in movie theater with some young family members I jumped at the chance. Turns out they loved it as much as I remembered loving it. For that one night all that was needed was the enjoyment of each others company and some good ol' fashioned candy. I was amazed at how they played the old intermission commercials still and the kids were amazed at how funny they looked. Either way, we all laughed and enjoyed them.



Us adults as role models need to share these things with today's youth. Children are loosing communications skills at what appears to be alarming rates. Now I know most adults are saying what am I suppose to do? It's a technological driven world. And you are correct it is but it starts with you, the adult. We (adults) are so engulfed in technology that it dictates our work and leisure time. Why is this bad? I have seen many times children wanting to talk and express themselves like the kids they are to just have the adult say, "Can you please be quiet because I am trying to concentrate." All while playing video poker or watching a movie online. We are living in an age where the social examples that we are setting are to not even talk to your neighbors even though you have been living next to them for 10 years. This can and will only lead to communication problems in the future.

What else is there to say but goodnight and goodnight to you Mrs. Amore, wherever you may be.