for Rochelle’s Friday Fictioneers photo prompt.
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Right son, lets play cribbage. Six cards, if I lay a five you lay a six, the pegs go in there. Get it?
No Dad,
Okay, chess. They go this way, those that way, check mate. Get it?
No Dad.
Right Monopoly. Up there, buy that, round there, go to jail. Get it?
No Dad. Let’s play Minecraft, we build, explore, and survive. Get it?
No Son,
Okay, Grand Theft Auto, you run, jump, or use vehicles to navigate the world. Get it?
No Son. Let’s watch a movie instead. How about Casablanca?
No Dad, let’s watch Super Mario Bros…..
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Prod a frog to see the squares!
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PHOTO PROMPT © Ted Strutz
Yeah, that kind of sounds familiar. I never managed to interest any of my grandies to my games but the favour was returned.
At least you tried, Sandra!
The times they are a-changing! Something’s gotta give! Fun story, dear Keith.
Thanks, Nancy, I’m sticking to Snap!
Dear Keith,
Ah that good ole generation gap. I remember my parents going on about how great radio was in the days before television. That circle of life. Good story.
Shalom,
Rochelle
Me too, Rochelle! Thanks so much.
If they keep searching, they’ll find a sweet spot where they can meet
It’s there somewhere, just a matter of finding it!
Maybe they will both love to watch Superman! Hope they get a “Yes” to “get it”!
Good idea, I’ll suggest it!
A very big generational gap here 😂
I know that feeling!
😅😅😅
Such a generation gap! I hope they figure out something they’ll both enjoy 🙂
Such a generation gap! I hope they’ll find something they can both enjoy 🙂
I’d like to think so! Thanks, Linda.
Oh dear, if we expect them to play our games but won’t play theirs, it’s never going to work.
Exactly – but hey need to find some middle ground!
generation gap can be hard to navigate. hopefully, they’ll have time to find common ground.
I’d like to think so. Thanks, plaridel.
Love crib!
I’ve not played it for yonks!
hahahaha
…perfect!
We’re lucky in that our family can still sit down to a game night together but don’t ask me about the games the boys play online. The little grand kids love the same games their dad used to play with us. It’s a tradition worth saving. Tracey
That’s nice to know, Tracey!
There has to be something they both like, possibly bothering the wife/mother together. Ask how I know.
That’s an idea, but how DO you know?
Hi Keith,
Behind the generational humour you illustrate so well, I do wonder if the modern computer games lack important personal skills.
The human element of family bonding and personality traits. Have you ever experience an argument over monopoly, a wrong move in chess or simply the hilarious laughter on the basic game of snap.
I think you are right, James. In answer to your question – oh, yes!
very cool how you brought all of those games to this piece and showed the big difference in generations – well done
Thank you so much!
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I can usually find some common ground with my grandkids.
…actually, so can I! Cheers, James.
Not always easy finding a common interest between the generations!
So true,, but I’m finding it easier with my older ones!
I bet! 😉
Got it. Sigh.
Phew, thank goodness!
I hope they find something to bridge the gap.
I’d like to think they will! Thanks, Dawn.
Well written and engaging. A pleasure to read from start to finish.