Reporting Live...

You know how they say that media and news and movies represent the current state of the affairs, a reflection on society so to speak. I just found another brand new, untainted source yesterday: kids! When they're playing their games, kids are the truest representation of the adult life. And lately, with this new extra-smart, technologically-enhanced generation, their outlook on adult life is not just confined to what they see their parents doing, it also includes television shows, aunts and uncles, friends...

If you're observant enough, you will see how they spoof grownups in their own naive way. Several years ago, my little sister would try to be my mom and it was adorable to watch her tiny arms and legs multitask--phone, rubbing her daughter's legs, and browsing through a magazine at the same time.

And yesterday, I was hit by the latest in evolution. My nephew and niece were playing house, and they were mom-and-dad to a whole collection of teddy bears. One day, a parent had to stay home with the babies. And as Mom ran off, Dad protested, "But, I want to go to the party with you!" She angrily came back and told him "I will not play with you. Stay here and read them a book." She threw a book at him and ran off again to the other room to do better things. And Dad had to stay home and read to the kids.

So, what's the story where you are?