Children's Games Then and Now
It is a common sight and example of modern socializing: a few boys are sitting on a staircase or railing. There is no conversation, no jokes, everyone is staring at their phone, playing games or following wise posts on social media. The picture is the same when the group is mixed: the same, though more endearingly and expressively, staring - at phones.
TL;DR
- Modern socializing often involves individuals engrossed in their phones, lacking verbal interaction.
- Traditional games like 'šora' (batting a ball), 'klisa' (a game with sticks and a wooden piece), and 'krnež' (a rough, no-rules game) fostered direct social engagement.
- Many traditional games have parallels with modern international sports like baseball, tennis, and American football.
- Games like 'kauboji i Indijanci' (cowboys and Indians) and 'partizani i Nemci' (partisans and Germans) were popular but sometimes evolved due to social dynamics.
- Other traditional games such as 'žmurke' (hide-and-seek), 'ćorave bake' (blind man's buff), and 'školice' (hopscotch) also promoted social interaction and physical activity.
- The advancement of technology is seen as beneficial but also dangerous when it dictates behavior and isolates individuals.
- Young people today are often unaware of or uninterested in these traditional games, which required social skills, resourcefulness, and joy.