Here’s an interesting read for anybody who owns a TiVo and is a parent. The article talks about how DVRs and other technology have changed the way in which our children perceive the world. Interesting if you are into that kind of thing…
In Sam’s world, whatever he wants to watch is at his — or, rather, his parents’ — fingertips. We have TiVo, and we’ve amassed a sizable collection of his favorite shows. He never has to wait for The Wiggles to come on; he asks and he receives. I feel bad when we can’t show him something because we didn’t think to record it the first time we watched it.