Electronic Media Fast

Yes, it sounds uncomfortable doesn't it? Well, in the worldview curriculum that we are studying, we are talking this week about ethics and one of the assignments is to go on an electronic media fast. Want to join us?

Here's the assignment: for 72 consecutive hours you must refrain from electronic media of any kind. No TV, movies, radio, music (including iPods), and no internet (not even e-mail)! And you are NOT allowed to record your favorite show(s) if it falls with-in the time you are fasting. Of course, my kids are making the argument that they have already done this, compliments of Ike, when we were without power for four days!! It didn't work, they're still doing it!

This exercise is to show us just how addicted we are to media. And as we are talking about ethics, we have looked at just how influential the media is on us, whether we realize it or not. Good stuff! Great discussion!

So, I will be unplugged for the next few days (so call if you need me, I will not be checking e-mail!). I figured if I was going to assign this fast, I needed to do it too. I'm sure my eyes will be opened quite a bit as well as to just how much I rely on the electronic world. I'll let you know what I learn, but feel free to join us! Let me know if you do and what you learn!