I often wish I had gone to college so I could articulate as well and as meaningful as you just did.

I have tried to convey your message to my son (over the course of 7 years). I no longer do this because, 1. he doesn't get it and won't get it, 2. it's counter productive to my health.

But you worded it so beautifully, I can't thank you enough.

Imagine, if everyone under the age of 20, ran away to a virtual world and stayed there. We would then have no teachers, no doctors, no researchers, no nothing.

Our world would cease to exist.

How sad is THAT concept??

Thanks much for your beautifully worded written thought process.

Melody