The article discusses the declining engagement of children with traditional media, particularly television, which once provided meaningful narratives. It highlights that children's programming has shifted towards fast-paced content devoid of substance. A notable change is that students no longer have favorite books, movies, or TV shows; they merely mention the last thing they consumed. This reflects a broader trend of passive content consumption, where children fail to connect with content creators, emphasizing a loss of depth in their media experience.
"The last bastion of knowing things was television, I suppose. It had storylines, at least, and some of it was actually excellent."
"Children's programming has also declined into fast-moving nonsense with cuts every 3 seconds."
"But now, they don't even have favorite TV shows or movies. They often just name the last thing they saw."
"I’ve asked, 'Who's your favorite YouTuber, streamer, etc?' But I've found they don't actually have those since they don't follow anyone, really, they just scroll and consume."
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