Strange quote to ponder during break...

http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/r/ruben_blades.html

Could it be possible?  We live in a society where the search for information results in immediate gratification, with minimal verification of facts, triangulation or thinking.  We communicate via text and email and are beginning to lose the art of face-to-face communication.  Do you even think students would understand what it means to keep something between you, me and the fence post?  Or what it means to stand at a fence line to communicate with your neighbor?

Don't get me wrong, the instant communication is awesome.  I can send a text to a child and get a response within a minute; while this provides comfort for parents, could this contribute to the increase of anxiety school aged youth face today?  On the other hand, instantaneous information was essential this past week when we experienced an untimely death; Facebook provided immediate information and the medium to support each other across the miles. 

Just a few thoughts to ponder as we enjoy our break.