(February 1, 2014 at 1:07 pm)ElleBelle Wrote:(February 1, 2014 at 1:03 pm)pineapplebunnybounce Wrote: I was, I'm not anymore. But why is that? I blame it on the parents, it's something you learn at home, no? I don't remember when I learned to read the clock. But I know I could read a calendar by age 4, one of my earliest memory.
I don't believe it's as emphasized in early education anymore. It's a digital age, and this generation has grown up on digital clocks. Eventually analog will become nonexistent. It's essentially the same as this generation not knowing how to read a sundial, I'm assuming.
But I'm only 21, so about 3-5 years away from the current high school generation. It's not the same as sundials that were phased out like ... at least a hundred years ago? For good reason, too, they weren't very functional. Analog clocks will be around for a longer time because of companies like Rolex and such. Maybe one day it'll become like the fountain pen. Although I think pens are more likely to be phased out compared to clocks. Most of the exam halls I've been in only have analog wall clocks, of course everyone can bring their own watches. But I still think it's an essential skill and not that hard to learn.
