Now, as technology  touch every inch of our existence, how much we think and to what extent should we allow them into our lives?

The reason I am reflecting is that I read a book entitled The Giver which  is written by Lois Lowry.  This book actually is for a book for children, and in fact have won a good number of awards, including the John Newbery Medal for most distinguished contribution to American Literature for Children.  It was originally read by my son who told me it was good, and I took it. Incidentally, it is always good to take an active interest in what your kids are reading, and ocassionally won’t harm much if you actually read it as well.  That i believe, always create good talking points with your kids.
The story is quite thought provoking, and basically centers on a community in which the people, years into the future, use technology

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