The most addictive book

Facebook, seems to be a rather ironical name to be given to something that neither allows people to interact face to face, nor leaves them with enough time to write down a book, let alone read one.

Believe it or not, all families are not perfect, all birthdays and anniversaries are not celebrated, all vacations are not awesome. However, a post once in a while just seems like a social obligation that needs to be fulfilled to be accepted in the society. It has become more important to wish people online rather than wishing them in person.

Which brings into light the fact that we have stopped living in the moment. The technology that was meant to bring us closer is actually creating emotional distance between us.

I was blessed with an amazing childhood spent in the company of many ‘real’ friends. Nothing can compare to the joy of playing in the hot summers, making paper boats during the rainy season and collecting snow during the winter. Our smiles were the actual reflection of the happiness we felt in our heart.

It shatters me to see today’s youngsters prioritising Facebook chats rather than human interaction.

- The reader is a teacher in a Dubai-based school.