September 19, 2016 - 15:02
As a child, play could be practically anything. However, I explicitly remember how my imagination would always play a large role in my "play." Whether it be playing with polly-pockets, pretending to be mermaids, or hosting a fake car wash with miniature cars, I've always used my imagination to the fullest.
Due this childhood "play," I've always felt that it was kind of a shame that this type of imaginative play has been pretty much replaced with digital games; especially since these games leave almost no room for the imagination. While I feel pretty old saying this, I remember the times in my childhood where there were no cellphones or tablets. While there was the occasional learning CD game, most of my childhood "play" revolved around utilizing my imagination in order to stretch the bounds of reality.
Our generation is the generation that has lived through rapid technological development. We've seen swift development in almost every aspect of our society and that has allowed us to become very flexible. My memories of life are mixed with both vivid imagination and digital fantasy. This mixture undoubtedly has allowed me (and my entire generation) to adapt easily to change. The brief period where I was immersed in a world without the internet or advanced technology has also allowed me to be able to relate to change. When I think of how children now and days associate play with apps on iPads and smartphones, I a bit melancholy. Despite, this, I know that my childhood experiences of "play" have allowed me to gain several kinds of outlooks on life.