Susan Maushart, a mother of three teenagers, did what many young people would consider an unforgivable act: She unplugged her kids' favorite electronic devices. Maushart decided to "unplug" her family because the kids,
ages 14, 15, and 18, did not merely use media; according to her, they "inhabited" it. Like so many teens, Maushart
said that her children could not do their homework without simultaneously listening to music, updating social
media, and trading instant messages. Instead of laughing when they were amused, they actually said "LOL" aloud.
What Maushart called "The Experiment" led to her family rediscovering simple pleasures like family meals, books,
and board games.
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Maushart thought that her children's habits were
A appreciative
B
excessive
C sophisticated
D
commendable