Do You Think Smartphones Should be Out and Landlines Back In?

When the telephone was first invented it was the "talk" of the town. Finally we could talk to anyone just by turning a crank on the phone and asking the operator to connect us. Okay, that was over 100 years ago. But as things progressed, we got to dial anyone, then eventually, punch buttons.

Today we just speak into our smartphone and ask it to call someone.

Crazy, isn't it.

But with all the technology whirling about us today, some people are asking to return to yesteryear, so to speak. The suggestion is, let's return to landlines and reduce screen time.

What do you think?

We have such an obsession with our smartphones, kids and adults, that we can't seem to stop scrolling, searching, game playing, finding new "rabbit trails" to go down, that they seem to take over our lives. HELP!

 👇 BELOW: PHONES WE HAD TO HAVE IN THE EARLY 2000S! 👇

Nostalgia for the 90s and 2000s is huge right now. People are beginning to sense a warm feeling at being able to twirl the cord, hold a big receiver or rest it on their  shoulder while talking.

And, don't forget, there is nothing more satisfying when you want to end an angry conversation as being able to "slam" down a receiver. (Of course I've never done that before!!)

WHAT IS THE DRIVING FORCE HERE?

Parents are very worried about their kids' mental health with too much screen time, not to mention themselves. Their kids seem to be on constant alert, and hold a lot of stress. Parents are searching for answers.

Landlines don't have apps, social media, texting, web browsers, etc., and can only be used in the house. The big thing here is that strangers can't easily prey upon your kids.

So, many people and parents have turned to buying old-style phones. They are hooking them up to a line from their internet provider, VoIP, a traditional landline and other sources.

Think about this. Your kids may actually call their grandparents!