https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4 1. Read ALL five questions 2. Select THREE questions to which to respond. Post a thoughtful, 3-4 sentence response to each question you've selected. 3. Read through the posts of your classmates. If you are the first to respond to the padlet, check back later this weekend for more student responses. 4. Select THREE student posts to which to reply. Provide a thoughtful, academic comment to their response to the question. en-us 2020-08-17 00:34:30 UTC 2025-11-18 23:35:16 UTC hello@padlet.com katherineh2639 https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695650375 I do not think the children currently realize what they have done. Because the nursery creates an image that is extremely realistic, they have witnessed the visuals of their parents deaths many times so and become desensitized. They have not however experienced the actual consequences of their parents deaths. It will likely take some time for them to realize the significance of what they've done, if it ever happens. -Katherine
 Hunt]]> 2020-08-24 18:56:40 UTC https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695650375 elliotd0642 https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695651417 Children like Peter are specifically angry with their parents because they have very youthful, uneducated minds that have trouble in the perception of reality. The only way of perception reality would be provided by family members or schoolings. Peter and her sister Wendy grew up for a few years in their childhood lives aided by only technology at the touch of their fingertips. This would argue the reason behind the technological influence on young minds, has the ability too manifest and project any range of emotions within a child. Conflicted children like Wendy and Peter were drawn out of their dark emotions from technology, the nursery. Without a path of judgement provided, one example within the story would be the proposed "failed parenting", young minds can not perceive the morals and guidance on establishing behavior constructs without being educated. Having technology distracts the morals for Wendy and Peter, leading up to murdering their parents without intent or consciousness. ]]> 2020-08-24 18:56:59 UTC https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695651417 https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695652350 2020-08-24 18:57:18 UTC https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695652350 matthewm6281 https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695652593 The children (specifically Peter) are angry with their parents as when their father started to prohibit access of the nursery room,  both children felt as if what they loved was being separated from them. As in the story, the true parent for the two children was the nursery room as it had allowed them to be who they truly were as their biological parents had neglected them allowing the technological room to raise the children. As the room becomes restricted from them, both children feel that their biological parents are evil trying to take away there technological parent from them. Technology had influenced the children mind enough for them to think that they can't live without it. This is why a parent must be there to teach their child that they can live without it and that they mustn't rely on their survival on technology.]]> 2020-08-24 18:57:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695652593 hajink2207 https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695652765 I believe the children are so angry with their parents because technology has spoiled them. They are more attached to the nursery because the nursery responds to all their thoughts and desires; technology has influenced the young minds to be in control of everything, all the time. However, their parents do not permit everything because they want to protect the children. The children do not comprehend their parents' notions regarding their development, thus becoming angry with how their parents do not grant all their wishes.]]> 2020-08-24 18:57:27 UTC https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695652765 kamyabenp4283 https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695652954 In general, lions are a symbol of power as they are regarded as the king of the jungle. In the story, the lions are always chewing on prey, solidifying the idea that other animals are weaker than or below them. Also, the setting of the African veldt represents the lack of family bonding and human connection within the story because a veldt is a vast, empty grassland with extreme heat conditions, unsuited for humans. Considering the characters, the children, especially Peter, are like the lions in an African veldt because they lack chracteristics that make them a genuine human and gain power over the parents and control the house at the end.]]> 2020-08-24 18:57:32 UTC https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695652954 snehav3156 https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695653523 The children are so angry with their parents because George and Lydia are stripping the children of their only happiness, which is technology. The kids grew up with technology doing everything for them so the thought of being without it scares them. The technology took over the duties of Lydia and George and became like a parental figure for the children. So, the kids feel like their parents are being taken away when the technology is gone.]]> 2020-08-24 18:57:43 UTC https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695653523 jiyad3843 https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695653648 I do believe that at some point, technology will surpass humanity. Right now, we already have cars that can drive for us, virtual reality, and some form of AI development. I do think that it is possible for there to be technology that will accomplish tasks similar to what the characters in "The Veldt" had experienced in our adulthood, probably closer to our time as seniors. ]]> 2020-08-24 18:57:46 UTC https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695653648 brooklynf3464 https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695653675 Anger is rooted in fear. Peter has grown to be so hooked on the technology that the threat of it being taken away is equivalent to the threat of a necessity being taken away. Technology influences young minds greatly because when we are young, we are still growing and like soft clay. It is easy to get us hooked onto things compared to when we are older and hardened in our beliefs, morals, etc. ]]> 2020-08-24 18:57:47 UTC https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695653675 https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695653683 The shortstory places a lot of importance into the extremes of technology, how it can be helpful but also destructive. The veldt imitates this balance through its beauty but also through its extreme temperatures. At first sight, the veldt doesn't seem like a deadly location, but rather a spot for a vacation safari. This is a metaphor for technology itself because though we are naturally attracted towards the appeal of technology, ignoring its dangers can have fatal outcomes. The lions, like the setting, symbolize technology. Lions are an animal which are often fostered in zoos, a creature that is conquered by humans. This symbolizes how technology is in control of humans as children are in control of their parents. Lions can also be deadly animals, as they are in a situation in which people do not have control. This is also true for children, as they ended up murdering their parents when the parents lost control. Therefore the setting and the lions are significant for their symbolism of technology and the relationship between parents and children.]]> 2020-08-24 18:57:47 UTC https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695653683 https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695653878 By choosing to set part of the story in the African veldt with the lions, Bradbury was able to convey certain ideas. As hinted by Mr. McClean in his discussion with Mr. Hadley, the African veldt and lions are manifestations of the children's hostility towards their parents. The heat, the screams, the vultures, the dangerous vibes - all provide a very exaggerated and clear representation of the children's emotions. Utilizing such intense symbolism ties into later parts of the story and plays a part in the story's theme of how technology affects people. ]]> 2020-08-24 18:57:50 UTC https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695653878 joyw2676 https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695654051 Instead of caring for their parents, the children began to care for the house and the nursery since it was there for most of their childhood.  When their parents took that away from them, they began to feel angry with their parents and plot certain scenarios because they thought of their parents as almost strangers.  This shows an example of how technology can take over and act as a parental figure because a child can have such easy access not knowing the reality of the circumstance.]]> 2020-08-24 18:57:53 UTC https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695654051 ryanc3073 https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695654088 I believe the children, specifically Peter, are angry with the parents because they are so connected to the technology within the house that the idea of losing the nursery drove them mad. Technology influenced this because they are so used to the technology doing everything for them and being so apart of their lives that they don't even really need their parents for things that we do need our parents for. An example of this would be food or cooking. I am terrible at cooking but my mom loves it and cooks for my family every day. The children don't have that, they have a kitchen that cooks everything itself.]]> 2020-08-24 18:57:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695654088 https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695654093 I think that the kids know exactly what they had done to their parents. Earlier in the story, before they sentenced the parents to their doom, George had walked in to the nursery to fine his wallet and Lydia's scarf. This means that the kids had already thought about killing their parents in the past, and when the time came when George was unplugging everything, they only put their previously made plan into action.]]> 2020-08-24 18:57:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695654093 https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695654500 2020-08-24 18:58:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695654500 jennaj2508 https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695654506 I do think that the children realize what they have done to their parents. It was said, the house had become their parents, and they no longer needed their real ones. For as long as they have the nursery, they can imagine their parents if they need some, and the house will take care of them. They simply no longer needed the real ones, or did not care if they were digital. That being said, they also showed signs of being sociopathic, especially for their age. They had no qualms about lying to their parents in order to keep the nursery, and showed no remorse.]]> 2020-08-24 18:58:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695654506 dustint3841 https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695654563 The children become angered towards their parents due to them becoming adapted to the carefree, and spoiled lifestyle. Once, the parents threaten to take it away the children feel like their parents are doing the wrong thing and end up murdering them. Due to the fear of it being taken away the children practice murdering their parents. Technology influences young minds by teaching them about things parents don't teach, when they are taught by tech more than parents they don't consider their parents as important, as shown in the story.]]> 2020-08-24 18:58:03 UTC https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695654563 noahh3353 https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695654652 At some point in time, our need for technology will ultimately pass our need for other humans. The people who invent this technology will always have control over it, but the generation directly after them will be impacted the most. That generation will embed the technology that was invented into their daily lifestyle much like our generation has done with the iPhone. The generation that invented and lived before the iPhone is able to control this technology and not allow it to takeover their life while the generation below them is unable to detach themselves from the iPhone because it has always been the normal in their life. Technology always seems to surpass the humanity of the younger generation, but to them the technology is normal. ]]> 2020-08-24 18:58:05 UTC https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695654652 jacksong2222 https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695654962 In the next 50 years, technology is bound to surpass humanity. Robots have already been implemented into many manual labor jobs in many manufacturing companies. It only makes sense that, as time goes on these robots will continue to replace humans in these giant assembly lines. This also saves the company lots of money because they won't have to pay all the employees.]]> 2020-08-24 18:58:11 UTC https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695654962 https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695655391 I think the children know what they have done to their parents, because they seem so calm collected after the parents are eaten alive by lions. They are so composed and collected o the extent that when a family friend comes over mere minutes after the incident, they offer him a cup of tea. ]]> 2020-08-24 18:58:21 UTC https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695655391 https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695656679 2020-08-24 18:58:44 UTC https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695656679 zoef1547 https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695657594 I think the children realize what they have done to their parents because throughout most of the story, they verbally express that they wish their parents were dead. Also, in the nursery, the scene of lions and familiar screams are a usual appearance in the veldt. ]]> 2020-08-24 18:59:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695657594 https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695658683 Bradbury chose the setting of the African veldt because he was able to use the flat lands in conjunction with predatory animals to create a sense of a looming danger and unease. For example the lions for the majority of the story sat at the distance consuming their prey. They were far enough away to not be a threat but still dangerous.]]> 2020-08-24 18:59:18 UTC https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695658683 zhishuoz0565 https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695659263 Throughout the book, we can see how much these technologies in the house mean to the kids. Without these machines, they will not be able to survive because their parents did not teach them to do these things by themselves. Without proper parenting, the kids becomes more and more attached to the machines, to the point that they value them more than their real parents. To them, the machines are the ones that actually care for them, not mom and dad. So when the parents decides to remove all the technologies from their lives, they are extremely frustrated because they are forcing them to separate from who they think is the real parent.]]> 2020-08-24 18:59:30 UTC https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695659263 danieln3792 https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695660247 The children, specifically Peter, get angry at the parents just based on the thought that their parents could take down the nursery. Also, the fathers threats would upset them as well. Technology influences young minds because technology distracts and keeps the children busy, and they might not even realize what is going on in reality because they are so attached.]]> 2020-08-24 18:59:50 UTC https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695660247 geraldl0619 https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695660430 2020-08-24 18:59:53 UTC https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695660430 https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695660897 Technology will certainly surpass humanity. Artificial general intelligence is a type of AI being developed that has the capability to learn and do any intellectual task that a human can do. It hypothetically has the ability to perform any intellectual test a human can do, faster, and more efficiently. Many researchers predict that AGI will be fully developed in the next 30-40 years and would at that point be able to start replacing humans in jobs.]]> 2020-08-24 19:00:03 UTC https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695660897 brooklynf3464 https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695661269 George and Lydia's failed attempt to please their children and create a good childhood for them highlighted the significance of balance in parenting. Sometimes, when our parents reinforce 'harsh' rules onto us, we get angry and question why they do such things. Often, you are told it is because 'they just want what is best for you'. Though we hear it so often, it is overlooked. They truly do want what is best for us. Although, the line between good parenting and simply wanting the best for your child and being fearful of unlikely outcomes is very fine. Acting on fear will not end well. Too much control instills a need for control in the child and causes them to feel chained up. A lack of control could cause the child to make irrational decisions and develop a lack of control. Overall, I couldn't tell you how hard it must be to parent, although an essential quality is self-awareness and an accurate perception of the way of the world and what your child TRULY needs. ]]> 2020-08-24 19:00:10 UTC https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695661269 katherineh2639 https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695662353 I think that technology will definitely surpass humanity it pure operating power, if it hasn't already. Technology is already capable of computing problems that are more complex than the human mind is even able to comprehend. However, I do not think that technology would easily be able to surpass humanity in being human, since the biological and chemical complexity of emotions is not something we seem to be able to replicate mechanically/ --Katherine Hunt

]]> 2020-08-24 19:00:32 UTC https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695662353 kaitlynw2706 https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695663640 I think that the children are so angry with their parents because they have become dependent on the technology. So when it is taken away from them, they feel betrayed.]]> 2020-08-24 19:00:59 UTC https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695663640 geraldl0619 https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695663820 Parental control is definitely a significant part of this story, George and Lydia wanted the best for their children but however gave them too much of a good thing. This caused their children to be attached to the nursery and trying whatever they can to get more nursery time. The parent should have a medium amount of control, having too much control will result in the child craving something a lot and fighting for it, sometimes very heatedly, however, not having control gives a child free reign and can cause loose ties and detachment from the parent as the story shows.]]> 2020-08-24 19:01:03 UTC https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695663820 jennaj2508 https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695666723 The technology bends to their will, and caters to their every whim. When they received opposition and backlash from their parents, they acted spoiled, because they were not used to obstacles in getting what they desire. So when they were told no to people who did not truly care for them other than supply funds possibly, they were understandably angry. Technology lets children's creativity run wild, but complete freedom of the mind means horrible things can be created as well. ]]> 2020-08-24 19:02:01 UTC https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695666723 https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695666749 In Ray Bradbury's "The Veldt", he chose the setting of African veldt is because he wanted to illustrate the huge contrast between the African veldt and the house. The veldt is a flatland that became the habitats of some cruelest animals, which represents the primitive society and deep inside the selfishness, greed, and indolence of the humanity, it also has the connotation of "Predator-prey" relations which foreshadows the ending of the story. Their house is a place full of technology that brings them convenience and protections. The lions, in this case, represents the cruelty and danger.]]> 2020-08-24 19:02:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695666749 tylerl0419 https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695668171 I think the children are extremely angry with their parents because they don't really view them as their parents. Since the technology in their house takes care of the kids for them, the children never really developed any feelings towards their parents. David McClean told George "This room is their mother and father, far more important in their lives than their real parents" so when they want to shut down the nursery, they branded themselves as the enemy since really, to the children, they are threatening to take away their real parents]]> 2020-08-24 19:02:29 UTC https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695668171 dhruvp2688 https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695669352 I think that parental control is super important especially in the story, because at first, the control is the only thing that prevents the kids from going insane. Once the parents lose control, the children end up having them killed. Although, real life consequences will not be as severe as death, they can still be severe by leading to an obsession or addiction to something. Although parental control is good, too much can be bad because it can lead to the child experiencing a relatively bad or boring childhood. This childhood will impact the rest the children's life so it is important to find the balance between too much and too little parental control.]]> 2020-08-24 19:02:52 UTC https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695669352 dustint3841 https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695670106 The children know exactly what they are doing when they murder their parents. In the past George and Lydia find their belongings covered in blood, showing that it came from the nursery. The children practice the murdering of their parents in their thoughts because they always imagine that they wan't their parents dead and don't need them. They are able to witness the situation in the nursery room anytime showing that they already know what it's like. In conclusion, the children know what they are doing when they kill their parents.

]]> 2020-08-24 19:03:08 UTC https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695670106 wanyunl0142 https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695670345 I think that technology will surpass humanity at some point. For example, nuclear bomb is a very powerful weapon and is capable of killing millions. After World War 2, many countries have signed the NPT (treaty for cutting the usage of nuclear weapon). This indicate that humanity cannot handle the powerful weapons that are developed. In the future, there might be AI that are capable of killing people, or perform harmful acts. Humanity should learn how to handle the power and not misusing the technology power.]]> 2020-08-24 19:03:13 UTC https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695670345 zoef1547 https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695670492 The children are so angry with their parents because everyone in the house has grown to be spoiled by the house's technology, including the parents. Peter and Wendy looked up to the house as more of a parental figure than their own mother and father because it was always the house that did things for them. When Mr. Hadley had ordered it all to be shut down, the children couldn't imagine a life without everything at their fingertips. Because they have been spoiled so much , the children have grown hostile toward their parents who aim to take it away from them.]]> 2020-08-24 19:03:16 UTC https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695670492 hajink2207 https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695670637 The children are entirely aware of the fact that they have murdered their parents, but I do not think the children realized what they have done to their parents, in terms of how dishonest and immoral their actions were. Wendy comments emotionlessly at the end as if nothing had happened. Her brother displays the same conduct, as he also does not show any signs of remorse for the crime he and his sister committed; the children have become senseless of right and wrong because of technology.]]> 2020-08-24 19:03:19 UTC https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695670637 https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695670692 The artificial “happy-life” home that the Hadley children live in, is controlling their lives, and twisting their minds. The children are now dependent upon a technologically-based house to do everything for them, and they don't know how to do the simple everyday actions that make up human life as we know it.]]> 2020-08-24 19:03:21 UTC https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695670692 jiyad3843 https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695672105 I do believe that the children know what they have done to their parents. There was evidence in the nursery that showed that the children had been thinking of killing their parents for a long time, such as the bloody wallet and scarf. They had clearly shown that they had no need or care for their parents anymore and simply saw them as an obstacle rather than guardians.]]> 2020-08-24 19:03:49 UTC https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695672105 katherineh2639 https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695672124 I think Bradbury used the African veldt as a kind of metaphor for the dangers of technology. A veldt is a flat grassland where it looks as if you could see for miles and would be prepared if a predator like a lion was approaching. However, the high grass actually only lures you into a false sense of security since you would not be able to see the danger until it was too late. I think this is a metaphor for the technology since we are so comfortable with it and would not see the consequences until it was too late. ]]> 2020-08-24 19:03:49 UTC https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695672124 https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695672924 For both Peter and Wendy technology has been something they rely on and are comforted by. It's even crutch in some ways because they depend on it to bathe themselves and to feed them. So once that crutch is taken away from them they become very aggressive ]]> 2020-08-24 19:04:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695672924 https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695673008 The children's hostility towards their parents stems from how they've created such a strong dependence on said technologies. When their parents step in and try to explain the negative influences of these appliances, the children view their actions as obstructions in their way. As conveyed in the story, introducing technology to young minds can create a heavy addiction that could end up with the children prioritizing their technology over relationships.]]> 2020-08-24 19:04:01 UTC https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695673008 matthewm6281 https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695673439 Technology will one day surpass humanity and that could happen when technology becomes so advanced to where the jobs of humans can be done by technology. If technology is able to do jobs that require human labor, companies will invest in the technology saving money from not having to pay human workers.]]> 2020-08-24 19:04:07 UTC https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695673439 ryanc3073 https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695674652 I think that yes, technology will definitely surpass humanity at one point. The amount of time that it might take is really unknown, it depends on how quick engineers and scientists find out one thing and another. How would also be unknown. I believe however, that it will have something to do with inventions such as the ones in the short story. Once humans have technology to do their basic chores, we will have nothing left to do with our lives other then to relax and let robots do everything for us. ]]> 2020-08-24 19:04:27 UTC https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695674652 https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695675074 The children's anger towards their parents stem from how dependent they have become with technology. With the advances of technology in their society, the children start to view their parents as less significant than the machines in their house, so once the machines are being taken away, they start bio throw a fit. ]]> 2020-08-24 19:04:36 UTC https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695675074 snehav3156 https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695675179 I think the children don't know what they have truly done to their parents because the kids grew up only knowing technology so they never got taught the importance of family. The parents never disciplined their children well, which caused them to lash out anytime they didn't get what they wanted. Technology became so important to them that nothing else in life even compared, including their parents. They were never taught to value family which led to them killing their parents without hesitation.]]> 2020-08-24 19:04:39 UTC https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695675179 brooklynf3464 https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695675812 With our world's hunger for comfort, we are destined to create a society that continues to get things handed to them and if not, makes everything very easy to do. We will grow mentally and physically out of shape due to this and I would say it could happen within the next 30-40 years.]]> 2020-08-24 19:04:52 UTC https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695675812 https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695676125 Despite being so young, Bradbury drops several hints throughout “The Veldt” that all suggest that the children are capable of murder. On several occasions, the children had lied, misled, and acted aggressively towards their parents. As revealed by the repetitive screams, the children had visualized their parent’s murder several times, eventually desensitizing themselves. If someone is able to fully plan out such a horrific murder, they are most definitely capable of committing it. ]]> 2020-08-24 19:04:57 UTC https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695676125 geraldl0619 https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695676648 The children are very angry with the parents because they want to be in the nursery, while the parents restrain them. They can't bear not being in the nursery, resulting in them being angry when the parents lock them away. Technology if left unchecked, can be like the story and corrupt young minds and make them addicted, however, if left controlled, can be a positive boost to a child's mental state.]]> 2020-08-24 19:05:04 UTC https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695676648 danieln3792 https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695677015 I do believe the children knew exactly what they have done to their parents because earlier in the story, there were several hints foreshadowing the death of George and Lydia. This means that the children were already aware of their parents death. I believe from the kids point of view they think that they don't need their parents anymore because the house could just take care of them.]]> 2020-08-24 19:05:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695677015 https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695677227 Parents should always have a moderate amount of control in a child's life. In this story, the parents didn't really control them that much; the kids got anything they wanted and were free to go anywhere they pleased at any time. The consequences of having too little control include having a spoiled, selfish, irrational child, such as seen in the story. It can also cause the parents to become detached and not be a large part of their child's lifeOn the contrary, having too much control can make it seem like a parent has tyranny over a child's life, and it make the child feel overwhelmed and stressed.]]> 2020-08-24 19:05:13 UTC https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695677227 jennaj2508 https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695677442 In the story, the parents made a choice to ease the burden of parenthood, and relinquish all undesirable tasks. This meant taking care of the children, etc. They then gave up their parental control. They did not realize that when you don't care for your children, they don't respect you so you lose control. Then, when they tried to gain control again, it did not work because the children did not respect their authority, and viewed the house as their parents. So, parents should have enough control to guide and prepare for the world, but not authoritarian. Parenting is about respect both ways, so when there is not enough respect either because they are authoritarian, or because they are absent, children rebel, and can cause harm to themselves unintentionally. It can also cause mental harm.]]> 2020-08-24 19:05:16 UTC https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695677442 erinm2266 https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695678422 The children have acted with hostility throughout the story, and combined with the presence of the bloodied possessions of the parents it was hinted at that the children were already "killing" their parents in the room on their own. I feel that the children were completely aware of what they had done, but they remained calm because they did not hold any special attachment to their parents and were already prepared to kill them. ]]> 2020-08-24 19:05:33 UTC https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695678422 zhishuoz0565 https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695679192 At the pace that technologies are advancing these days, I believe that it's easy for them to surpass humanity in around 50 years. Currently, we already have robots operating in major factories, replacing human jobs. If you tell this to someone that technology will be this advanced 50 years ago, nobody would've believed. But right now, everyday robots and computers are replacing humans because they are able to do tasks perfectly every time. So I think it's easy for them to surpass us in the future.]]> 2020-08-24 19:05:48 UTC https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695679192 noahh3353 https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695679561 The children have not realized what they have done to their parents. Multiple times before, the children imagined the parents being killed by the lions which expresses their emotion. The children let their emotions take a hold of them too often and they do not realize that the extent of their anger towards their parents lead them to murder them. ]]> 2020-08-24 19:05:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695679561 matthewm6281 https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695679799 The significance of the biological parents role was very much lacking. In the story the two parents had relied on technology to raise their children allowing for an easy life for them. This caused the kids to become to attached to technology being taught none of the values that human parent should have taught them. this causes the restriction of technology to be detrimental to the children as they weren't taught how to live a life without it leading to the plan of killing both the biological parents. The role of a parent is very much needed with a bit of control while not having too much. Too little control can make the child feel somewhat neglected or allow them to become careless in the future. However if too much control is brought upon the child, it can also have a negative making the child feel imprisoned and lose the trust between the parent. A parent should have enough control to teach their children valuable lessons, also while allowing the children to relax, have freedom, and even fun.]]> 2020-08-24 19:06:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695679799 hajink2207 https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695681940 George and Lydia lack control over their children. George attempts to parent Peter and Wendy so that they would obey him, while Lydia's notions disagree with George's most of the time. I believe there are certain matters that a parent should be in control of in order to guide a child to the right path of life. Too much control would be a burden for the children, but too little control would be overindulging them. ]]> 2020-08-24 19:06:37 UTC https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695681940 https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695684482 At some point, technology will  definitely surpasses humanity through an industrial lens. Already, all AI machinery and technologies are able to compute complex equations and perform difficult surgeries all without getting tired and needing to stop for food or drink. The lack of human traits, for better or for worse, makes them prone to error when designed correctly and functionally.]]> 2020-08-24 19:07:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695684482 ryanc3073 https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695684884 Parental control plays a huge part in this story. A parent should at least have some control over their kids. What they do and how they do it and even when they do it. They shouldn't let their kids do whatever they want or else kids would just run around streets out of control. This story is a perfect example of the parents not having any control over their children and death was their consequence. Giving too much power to the children will leave an unbalance power to the family and the children are more likely then not to revolt against them.]]> 2020-08-24 19:07:32 UTC https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695684884 jacksong2222 https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695685085 I believe the children are very angry because their parents took away their source of comfort and the thing they love using the most. Just like all of us with our phones and/or any other piece of technology that we are very familiar with. Technology puts us into our own unique bubble and when we aren't able to be apart of that bubble we don't really know how to act.]]> 2020-08-24 19:07:36 UTC https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695685085 dhruvp2688 https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695686114  When the children kill their parents I do not think they fully understand the impact of their actions. This is because the children's addiction is in control thus, making the children do anything to be able to stay in the veldt. The children will be able to see the impact of their choices after leaving the Nursery or after they stop thinking about it.]]> 2020-08-24 19:07:58 UTC https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695686114 https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695686848 In this story too little parental control corrupted the children and made them hostile towards the parents. Parents of course need some control but enough to let kids make some decisions for themselves. Too little parental control and children will end up making poor choices from lack of guidance, but too much and kids will want to rebel. ]]> 2020-08-24 19:08:12 UTC https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695686848 wanyunl0142 https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695687574 Bradbury chose the setting of the African veldt because he what to show how we as humanity have the time to prepare for the new technology that can harm the whole system. The lion represents technology, and in the story, it shows that the parents have a lot of room to escape at the veldt, but fail due to how powerful and fast the lion is. ]]> 2020-08-24 19:08:27 UTC https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695687574 https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695687692 I believe that the children were fully aware of what would happen when they made the decision to harm their parents. They have thought out this idea for very long, and their persistent planning shows through the patterns in the nursery. However, I do not believe that the children understand death in the same way that we do. Being raised in a household full of automated appliances, they are more used to seeing things "turned off" or "unplugged". Therefore, they might view what they've done to their parents in a similar manner. Rather than understanding it as death, Wendy and Peter may think that they've "turned off" their parents, just like how their parents threatened to "turn off" the nursery. ]]> 2020-08-24 19:08:29 UTC https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695687692 yunjic3102 https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695689212 Due to the advancement of technology, children are distracted about their surroundings and how they are supposed to live. As George and Lydia forget their roles as parents, their children overlook their power in the family. Technology completely changed the way Peter live and who he is as a young boy. When George plans to take away the nursery away from them, Peter is angry due to the connection he made with the nursery. If only George and Lydia took away the nursery few years before he was born, he would know the importance of his family rather than idolizing the nursery room. Technology will eventually surpass humanity and impact young minds negatively. ]]> 2020-08-24 19:08:58 UTC https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695689212 kaitlynw2706 https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695690246 I don't think that the children realize what they have done to their parents. They had imagined their parents death so many times, that when it actually happened, they were not surprised by the outcome. And since their parents played a very small role in their lives, they didn't think of the consequences that would come with killing them.]]> 2020-08-24 19:09:16 UTC https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695690246 danieln3792 https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695691052 I do believe that technology at some point will surpass humanity only because of the growth of artificial intelligence. The AI's can already perform better than most humans, so there is no doubt that technology will surpass humanity some time in the next 30-50 years.]]> 2020-08-24 19:09:31 UTC https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695691052 jiyad3843 https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695691085 Parental control is a huge part of this story. Because of George and Lydia's disregard to their parental duties, they had severed the bond that they had wit their kids. I feel like a parent should allow their kids to express themselves and generally do what they want to do within reason. If there is too little control, like what happened in the story, the child will feel like they can do anything and most likely will not be prepared for the real world. On the other hand, if there is too much control the child will feel as though their parent doesn't view them as an equal and rebel.]]> 2020-08-24 19:09:32 UTC https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695691085 tylerl0419 https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695692174 Parental control plays a really big part in this story, parents should have some control over their kids, enough that they can bond with them and push them onto the right path, but but not enough that it completely takes away from the kids freedom. If a parent has too little freedom, like in the begging of the story, the kid(s) doesn't receive or develop any affection towards them, and instead find something or someone else to replace them, in this case, it was the nursery. When the parents have too much control and start to take away from the kids freedom, like what George tried to do towards the end of the story, the children start to build resentment towards them, but can't take it out on the parents because that would only make things worse. Instead they find another outlet to release those feelings, in this case it was through the nursery. Over time, those feelings of hatred build up inside them until they all come out at once, resulting in killing their parents in this story. ]]> 2020-08-24 19:09:52 UTC https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695692174 zoef1547 https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695692672 In Bradbury's story, parental control is absolutely essential. I feel that a parent should have much more control over their children than Mr. and Mrs. Hadley have on their own children. With as much technology and how old Peter and Wendy currently are, it is important that their parents are more strict on their behavior and habits from a young age so that they can grow to be better people. If there is too little control as there is in Bradbury's short story, the children will grow to overpower their parents to the point where their parents feel like giving up on them. On the other hand, if there is too much control, children will feel stressed, confined, and powerless to do anything outside of what their parents want.]]> 2020-08-24 19:10:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695692672 kamyabenp4283 https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695693582 From the beginning, it is obvious that there is a lack of parental control within the family because the children have been spoiled with the technology in he home as well as given much freedom in how they spend their time. As a result, the children assume they can make all the decisions and live any way they please. On the other hand, too much parental control can make children feel enslaved, almost as if they have no freedom in their life and need to be constantly told what to do. Plus, too much parental control can make them feel pressured and at a loss of independence, which can have a major impact on their mental health. Furthermore, a parent should have enough control to guide their child to adulthood while teaching them what it means to be independent. In particular, parents shouldn't actively try to control each of their children's actions, but teach them how to act in all types of situations.]]> 2020-08-24 19:10:18 UTC https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695693582 erinm2266 https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695693668 Parental control is very significant in this story due to its inconsistency. The element of control within the story could be represented by a game of evenly-matched tug of war, where both sides were gaining and losing control quickly, but eventually one side had to lose. The inconsistency is what allowed the children to come out on top in the end. I feel that a parent should have enough control to keep their child from making poor decisions, however, they should not have enough that they feel the need to monitor and regulate every aspect of the child's life. Too little control could result in the child having little or no regard for rules, however too much often results in resentment within the family.]]> 2020-08-24 19:10:20 UTC https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695693668 https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695694043 2020-08-24 19:10:27 UTC https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695694043 kaylinh2501 https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695695242 I don't believe the children fully understood the damage they have done by getting rid of their parents. Growing up, they were immensely spoiled and didn't have a sense of independence because how much they relied on technology. In their eyes, their parents played an insignificant role in their life since George and Lydia didn't have to take care of their kids. The machines in their house has become their caretakers and, ultimately, took over the roles of their parents. I don't think they will ever realize the impact they have created because as they get older, technology will only become more advanced and the "need" for parents will soon lessen in the spoiled children's minds. ]]> 2020-08-24 19:10:50 UTC https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695695242 noahh3353 https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695696727 The significance of parental control in this story is that the parent's control over the children cause the children to commit actions against their parents. I feel as though parents should have enough control over their children to be able to take away harmful objects and habits away from their children because they know what the outcome of a child's action. Without control, parents become nothing more of a nuisance rather than a teacher to their children. With too much control, children are never able to experience life for themselves and are unable to learn the consequences of life. Also there is a chance that the child will grow up angry at their parents and seek revenge in the end.]]> 2020-08-24 19:11:18 UTC https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695696727 zhishuoz0565 https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695698154 Parents should be the ones guiding their children through the problems they have until the children are able to make their own decisions. The machines cannot do that. They are programmed to do the tasks for them instead of teaching them how to do it. Without the parents controlling the kids on the usage of the machines, and teaching them on what's right and what's wrong, the kids will just do whatever they feel like is the best for them. Usually, what they consider as good is always wrong. But if the parents overly controls the kids, the kids will not be able to make their own decisions because they have to listen to their parents all the time. Both extreme sides have extreme consequences, therefore having the right amount of control is crucial for children's growth.]]> 2020-08-24 19:11:46 UTC https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695698154 snehav3156 https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695698940 Technology is destined to surpass humanity as it continues to develop more and more everyday. Our generation enjoys having getting everything they want without having to work for it, which leads to the major reliance we have on technology. As time goes on, technology continues to evolve and eventually it will accomplish more than humans.]]> 2020-08-24 19:12:03 UTC https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695698940 nazor5429 https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695705482 The children are angry with their parents because they are shutting down the nursery. The kids love the nursery more than their parents.  Technology influences young minds because it'll make them see things in a different perspective.]]> 2020-08-24 19:14:11 UTC https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695705482 joyw2676 https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695705515 I don't think the children have come to a realization that they killed their parents because the house and nursery acted as a parental figure toward both children so when their parents took the nursery away from them, they began to feel cold and hatred toward their parents pushing away any love that they ever felt which lead them to plot the murder of their parents and continue to remain calm as the only thing standing in their way of keeping their house alive is now gone.]]> 2020-08-24 19:14:12 UTC https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695705515 dhruvp2688 https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695708069 I do believe that technology will surpass humanity at some point. Technology will surpass the human race when technology will be able to do more than we can comprehend. Since we will not understand how the technology does what it does, we will have no control over it. - Dhruv Patel]]> 2020-08-24 19:15:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695708069 kaitlynw2706 https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695709785 I do believe that technology will surpass humanity at some point. Humans have already become so reliant on technology to complete everyday tasks. And since technology is advancing more and more everyday, I do think that in time it will be able to complete more than humans.]]> 2020-08-24 19:15:35 UTC https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695709785 jacksong2222 https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695711171 I believe that the children do realize that they had murdered their parents. There are hints shown that the children have thought about the option of killing there parents as shown by the familiar screams that were heard from the nursery. As time goes by, the guilt will probably hit the children and they will realize just how twisted they actually are. ]]> 2020-08-24 19:15:59 UTC https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695711171 wanyunl0142 https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695711491 In the story, the parents have very little amount of parental control. in the end, the parents got killed buy their kids because they fail to somewhat gain control over them. parent should control their kids in a way they can chose what they what to do as long as they are not breaking the law, and have time limit on each activities. It is really hard for parents to find the right balance of parental control since every child is different. However, having to much parental control can cause a child being very dependent. When they move into adulthood, they may fail to do everyday task like cooking. This can also cause a children no having his or her own personal thoughts. ]]> 2020-08-24 19:16:06 UTC https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695711491 elliotd0642 https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695711690 Considering the horrifying plot twist, the children can not realize what they have done to their parents because they have already replayed their parent's death over and over again. Replaying their parent's death establishes a constant natural thing that satisfies their intent of revenge or feud against their parents actions of taking away something from them. Another thing to add on is that the distance in familiar relationship and zero parenting causes the children to cling more to the nursery as their parental figure. Since the parents did not establish parental connection with their children, Peter and Wendy connected with the nursery first so they would not have the slight of remorse in killing off their parents. ]]> 2020-08-24 19:16:11 UTC https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695711690 kaylinh2501 https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695712575 Parental control is very significant to a child as they grow of age. In "The Veldt", George and Lydia clearly lack any sort of control over their kids, which led to their deaths. Although I believe that this topic can be subjective because every kid and family are very different, but I do believe some sort of discipline and rules are needed in a household so the child understands the simple rights from wrong and the consequences or benefits that come from them. The parents in the story clearly didn't have discipline in their family, which led to their children making crazy, rash decisions, that, in many people's eyes, are an obvious wrong such as harming someone the way their kids did to them. ]]> 2020-08-24 19:16:29 UTC https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695712575 dustint3841 https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695713422 Technology will surpass humanity. They will pass the point of power and intelligence of a human making them superior in every way to them. Robots would also be able to have any personality, any appearance, and can develop and evolve many time faster than humans can. This may happen in the next few centuries.]]> 2020-08-24 19:16:46 UTC https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695713422 https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695715153 Parental control plays a significant role within the story as it is the lack of monitoring the children that results in the fatal ending. The parents lack of control over their children is symbolic of the society's lack of control on the effects of technology. Therefore, striking a balance between carelessness and overprotectivness is vital. A lack of control over children can lead to a lack of ethics, obedience, and proper understanding of the world. Whereas overprotective parents can cause children to be scared and under-prepared for the world, as well as resentful towards their parents and other sources of authority.]]> 2020-08-24 19:17:20 UTC https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695715153 nazor5429 https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695719421 I don't think the children realized what they have done. In the ending when the kids found out their parents are shutting down the nursery, they reacted quickly to make them stop. They didn't have time to think what would happened after.]]> 2020-08-24 19:18:51 UTC https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695719421 kamyabenp4283 https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695720072 Looking back at the final details of the story, I believe that the children are not aware of their actions. Because they were obsessed with the ghoulish scenes in the nursery and were pleased with the recurring screams from the nursery, their world became fully automated and mechanical. Therefore, their parents' death must have seemed like a simulation to them. ]]> 2020-08-24 19:19:06 UTC https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695720072 yunjic3102 https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695721069 In future years, technology will certainly surpass humanity. As you see from today, technology is growing exponentially. Not only is it expanding, but it is influencing the ways we live. From TVs, to computers, to phones, and to cars, they are essential to most lives. Many aren't able to survive without them. Around 40-50 years, cars will start to fly and robots may be our personal maid. Though technology has many benefits, these benefits can turn into a cost. With technology growing, humans will forget who they are and what they are living for. As technology will surround your homes, there won't be any reason to communicate with each other in person, or even notice what's going on around the world. ]]> 2020-08-24 19:19:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695721069 joyw2676 https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695721141 I think technology will surpass technology because we have already become so attached and connected to our small devices that have began to take over our lives. Especially during this pandemic, we have become more reliant on our devices to stay connected with family, school, friends, work, and more. There will come a point where the technology will be thinking and acting for us and as humans continue to evolve throughout the years, the technology will only continue to get stronger and eventually surpass humanity.]]> 2020-08-24 19:19:25 UTC https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695721141 erinm2266 https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695725380 The children were angry with their parents because the parents allowed the nursery and the house to replace their roles in every way, making losing the nursery akin to losing a loved one. Technology influences young minds by giving them a sense of connection with the rest of the world. It can in some cases make them detached from reality if they are too heavily reliant on it, but in most cases it can provide inspiration or promote creativity.]]> 2020-08-24 19:20:45 UTC https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695725380 nazor5429 https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695730958 A parent should have enough power to teach their kids but not restrict their lives. Having too much parental control would make the children rebellious and not enough parental control would make the children have more power over the parent(s).]]> 2020-08-24 19:22:36 UTC https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695730958 elliotd0642 https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695740752 The significance of parental control within the short story symbolize the disconnection behind establishing familiar relationships and personalities to improve a family function. Seeing the Hadley parents  paying little attention towards their children's behaviors and having no control over technology-to-family life is considered to be horrible parenting. Controls parents should have would be putting into affect of morals and guidance of solving life problems, essentially teaching their children, would be very helpful for also listing boundaries and seeing mental strengths. Too much parental control can mentally push children to do harsh things back as well as having too little parental control creates the environment of the children having the personality built to satisfying their own needs. Having the medium of parental control would cause no sides of the child to walk into. ]]> 2020-08-24 19:25:55 UTC https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695740752 yunjic3102 https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695751791 Parental control is a big factor in the short story, and it shows how George and Lydia lack parental control that leads the children in the wrong direction. As Peter and Wendy take full advantage of their parents, George and Wendy don't take action in changing their ways of controlling their children. Parents should have a right amount of control, not too little but no too much. In this case, more would be better because parents want what's best for you and to do that, they need control. With only little parental control, children take full advantage of that and live the way they want to live, even if it is bad. That's when the roles of parent come in, leading them in the right direction. Though little parental control might be bad, too much can also sometimes be worse. With too much control, one's mind and thought can lead in the wrong direction. They may develop depression and stress that will hurt them emotionally. In conclusion, parents should know the right amount of power they should keep to lead their children in the right path. ]]> 2020-08-24 19:29:49 UTC https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695751791 https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695780669 The children are angry with their parents because they feel that their freedom as well as something they love is being taken away from them. The house and the nursery in many ways have replaced the parents, creating an environment in which the children are more emotionally attached to the the nursery than they are to their parents. Technology influences young minds by providing individuals with an escape to an alternate reality, allowing them to better express themselves through a different medium. This can cause them to prioritize their digital lives over their real ones, causing them to become distant to actuality and the people in their lives.]]> 2020-08-24 19:39:32 UTC https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695780669 https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695871142 I believe technology will definitely surpass humanity in the future. The development of technologies had led us to so many mind blowing discoveries, and brought lots of convenience. Since everything is connected to the internet, we have changed the way we communicate, study, and behave. Now days, we are all bonded with our phones, it seems like phones are also considered as a necessity. In the future, living robots, robotic guide dogs, energy storing bricks will all appear at a certain point. Technology has already surpassed us at certain areas, for example, the AlphaGo is the first computer program to defeat a professional human Go player, a landmark achievement that experts believe was a decade ahead of its time. Technology will continue developing and eventually surpass the humanity.]]> 2020-08-24 20:15:21 UTC https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/695871142 tylerl0419 https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/696051445 I don't think the children have realized what they did at the end of the story because they were just sitting there calmly drinking tea after just committing a MURDER!! I also think this because they never really cared about their parents, they were just kind of there and when they threatened to shut down the nursery, they became their enemy. So when they killed their parents, they never really understood what they did because all they were focused on was saving the nursery that had been their real parents. ]]> 2020-08-24 22:01:33 UTC https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/696051445 https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/696523252 The children are angry because the house is the actual nurser and it means a lot to them. Even in real life, when we lose the loved ones or things we favored, we tend to have emotional reactions. Too much technologies makes life extremely to live, maybe a little too easy to live, people are not even living in the story. The technologies also leads to miscommunications, and it makes them to become emotionless toward their parents.]]> 2020-08-25 04:31:04 UTC https://padlet.com/jwalterbhs/theveldtdiscussion4/wish/696523252