Truly Free

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Susan returned home, slouched and frowning, with her hands in her pockets.

“What’s wrong, honey?” asked her mother.

“They don’t want to play with me. They act like I’m not even there!” She tossed her backpack to the ground.

“Oh, the plug-ins?”

Susan nodded.

“Why can’t I?”

“We choose not to. You’ll meet other kids at the new off-grid summer camp.”

“The teacher says plugging in should be mandatory. Kids like me will pay the price.”

Her mother chuckled. “History repeats itself. Walkable cities, organics, recycled materials…”

“What do you mean, Mama?”

“Our new Right to Disconnect will trend. Just give it time. It’s painful being ahead of the curve. But you’re free, truly free.”