Ditto to these thoughts, Wendi. I was an Android user before so I don't think I had to deal with any of the iMessage issues (everything was already text based) - and yes it can be a bit slow, but like you say, isn't that the point? I find myself so much more intentional and when I'm sitting outside with the kids, I'm watching the clouds, not catching up on my email, and what a gift that is! I also realize that it's essentially a luxury to be able to go without a smartphone but I think 'dumb' phones are becoming more normalized -- no one should be EXPECTED to be so available all the time. Maybe that paradigm will shift as people get more and more frustrated with the addictive qualities of smartphones. And most of all, I love the example for the kids -- just got back from a playdate and my daughter's friend sees my 'tiny phone' and goes WHAT IS THAT!? and it's such a great teaching moment and example!
Yes, it's definitely a luxury, one that I hope will soon become less so! As you said, no one, no matter how busy or important their tasks, should be expected to be available 24/7.
Ditto to these thoughts, Wendi. I was an Android user before so I don't think I had to deal with any of the iMessage issues (everything was already text based) - and yes it can be a bit slow, but like you say, isn't that the point? I find myself so much more intentional and when I'm sitting outside with the kids, I'm watching the clouds, not catching up on my email, and what a gift that is! I also realize that it's essentially a luxury to be able to go without a smartphone but I think 'dumb' phones are becoming more normalized -- no one should be EXPECTED to be so available all the time. Maybe that paradigm will shift as people get more and more frustrated with the addictive qualities of smartphones. And most of all, I love the example for the kids -- just got back from a playdate and my daughter's friend sees my 'tiny phone' and goes WHAT IS THAT!? and it's such a great teaching moment and example!
Yes, it's definitely a luxury, one that I hope will soon become less so! As you said, no one, no matter how busy or important their tasks, should be expected to be available 24/7.