If this question were asked 20 years ago, when we hear news over TVs and radio, when all our transactions are manual, then world without internet would be possible.
However, we are now in the era where we are very much dependent on the internet. We pay our bills over the internet. We watch TV shows and movies over the internet. We listen to songs over the internet. We play games like basketball through simulations over the internet. We even order our food through the internet. If the internet would break down now, I believe we cannot carry over our life now. There is no denying that internet has gained popularity worldwide that young and old alike are familiar with this.
But, in my opinion, Life back when the internet is not yet a necessity is more enjoyable and meaningful. When people spend more time with their loved ones than on the internet. I miss those days when lovers go to cinemas to watch movies. When children get to spend more time with friends who will be there even if the internet is down. I miss those days when, before there is internet, we spend time with friends sitting on the side of the road listening to stories with the moon as our lamp. I really love to reminisce those times when we swim on the rivers, hunt wild animals for food, strolling the fields for wild fruits than being on Facebook. If I can ask one thing from God, then that would be to come back to those days.
But since we cannot go back to that time now, I am trying my best to let my daughter experience what I have experienced. As much as possible, we draw her away from gadgets. We also see to it that we get to spend every spare time we have with each other. That way, when she grows up, she will realize that her parents love her very much.
All we can do now is to wish for those days.
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