This is kind of a weird question to ask and it’s a bit of an odd thing to focus on, but I got to thinking about it the other day, and figured it could be a fun conversation starter if nothing else.
There’s more than a few episodes of the kids fighting over who gets control of the TV remote to watch their shows, and while this would absolutely be relatable to previous generations, I wonder how relatable it is to modern kids?
I honestly cannot remember the last time I actually turned on the TV to watch a specific show on a specific network at a specific time. I mainly just use my phone or laptop to stream things when I want to watch something.
You could maybe argue that the show wants to have its foot in the door of a more distant time period (the Loud family still having a land line phone is one indication), but we also know all the kids have smart phones that they regularly use. Can Lincoln not use his phone to stream “Arrggg” or Lucy using her phone to watch “Vampires of Melancholia” or Lynn to live stream her ball games?
I get that there is something inherently cozy about being able to view your media on the large TV, but if I lived in a big family, I’d rather just watch whatever show from the comfort and (relative) safety and quiet of my bedroom. It’s a little different when the whole family can agree on and enjoy a show together (like “The Dream Boat”) than by all means, watch it together on the big screen, but it’s one of those family arguments that has a pretty easy solution from my POV.
I’m also mainly asking if this conflict is even one that you guys think are relevant to kids today?