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Where did Todd grow up?
What is a significant difference between the childhood of Todd and Rachel versus that of teens today?
What was a common way for Todd and Rachel to communicate with friends when they were teens?
Why did Todd and Rachel have to wait by the phone when they were teens?
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What did Rachel and her friends typically do after school?
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What do teens today do differently than Todd and Rachel when it comes to communication?
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Why might Todd not be fond of texting?
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What is a common activity Rachel and her friends would do after school?
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What is different about the way teens today communicate compared to Todd and Rachel's time?
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What did Todd and Rachel do before getting smartphones?
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What was unique about making phone calls in the past?
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What is a change Todd notices about water?
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Why do parents today keep their kids indoors?
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How did kids spend their time when Todd and Rachel were growing up?
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What is something kids today don't experience, according to Todd?
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What was special about watching videos in the past?
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What does Todd think about the safety of kids today?
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What do Todd and Rachel think is beneficial for kids?
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What used to be a big event when Todd and Rachel were kids?
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What is a significant difference between movies in the past and now?
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Study Notes
Growing Up: Then vs. Now
- The conversation is between Todd and Rachel, discussing the differences in their teenage years compared to today's generation.
- In the past, there were no smartphones, internet, or email, and friends would plan meetups in advance and wait by the phone for calls.
Communication Then and Now
- In the past, teens would spend hours on the phone discussing the day's events with friends after school.
- Today, teens constantly text each other throughout the day, creating constant chatter.
Bottle Water and Clean Tap Water
- Bottled water did not exist when Todd and Rachel were growing up; they would drink tap water, which was clean in temperate climates like the US and New Zealand.
- Bottled water emerged later, around Todd's teenage years (14-15 years old), and was initially seen as strange.
Outdoor Activities and Safety
- In the past, parents encouraged kids to spend time outside, whereas today, kids are often forced to stay indoors for safety reasons.
- Despite perceptions, statistics suggest that it's safer now than before, but the fear of kidnappings and abuse has increased.
Free Time and Boredom
- Kids today rarely experience boredom due to constant access to screens.
- In the past, boredom led kids to find creative ways to entertain themselves, like climbing trees.
Video Parties and Movie Nights
- In the past, only a few people had video machines, so friends would gather at one person's house to watch videos, choosing between horror movies and comedies.
- Movie nights were a big deal and required planning, unlike today's instant access to content on Netflix.
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Description
A conversation between two people about how life has changed for teenagers between their generation and today's generation. They discuss the absence of smartphones and the internet during their youth.
