I really liked reading this and could feel the grittiness of the space. I think this is a lot of what kids DO NOT have these days - everything is polished or non existent because it's on a screen.
Thanks Anita! I saw kids at the park the other day, a lot of kids and that was nice. I do think kids are getting these moments but I don't think they are as gritty anymore for sure. Part of me thinks that's ok though, many are growing up with nice mixed martial arts or jujitsu gyms with sleek floors and uniforms. Regulations on concussions, better head gear and handling of interpersonal issues in those spaces have become much more inclusive and safe.
Boxing will always be around as I think its part of the American institution like Basketball or Football. Its also very likely their could be more gritty gyms popping up world wide since the bar for entry for boxing gyms is typically the most financially available to middle and low income families. With everything getting expensive these days, boxing is still cheap when considering starting equipment and lessons.
I believe the conversation about the screen though is more of a timebomb than people realize. If you grow up today from 1 to 18 with that technology...well by the time your 22, finishing college you might find yourself more primed and ready for novel in person experiences. It might mean more to them to have in person moments because of how deprived they have been from it. Those kids are smart, more intune with one another words in the digital space than we give them credit for. They seem to move through the internet like fish in water. We had to learn how to swim, they just free dive. Then you get guys like me in the future who teach slowness and intention through cooking and events...but this comment has gone on long enough.
I appreciate the read Anita! I was very happy to share this one with Substack Community.
I really liked reading this and could feel the grittiness of the space. I think this is a lot of what kids DO NOT have these days - everything is polished or non existent because it's on a screen.
Thanks Anita! I saw kids at the park the other day, a lot of kids and that was nice. I do think kids are getting these moments but I don't think they are as gritty anymore for sure. Part of me thinks that's ok though, many are growing up with nice mixed martial arts or jujitsu gyms with sleek floors and uniforms. Regulations on concussions, better head gear and handling of interpersonal issues in those spaces have become much more inclusive and safe.
Boxing will always be around as I think its part of the American institution like Basketball or Football. Its also very likely their could be more gritty gyms popping up world wide since the bar for entry for boxing gyms is typically the most financially available to middle and low income families. With everything getting expensive these days, boxing is still cheap when considering starting equipment and lessons.
I believe the conversation about the screen though is more of a timebomb than people realize. If you grow up today from 1 to 18 with that technology...well by the time your 22, finishing college you might find yourself more primed and ready for novel in person experiences. It might mean more to them to have in person moments because of how deprived they have been from it. Those kids are smart, more intune with one another words in the digital space than we give them credit for. They seem to move through the internet like fish in water. We had to learn how to swim, they just free dive. Then you get guys like me in the future who teach slowness and intention through cooking and events...but this comment has gone on long enough.
I appreciate the read Anita! I was very happy to share this one with Substack Community.