I saw this article awhile back and found it interesting, not for its content, but for what it says about our modern global culture.
NY Times: In Korea, a Boot Camp Cure for Web Obsession
It ought to be employed for video game addicts too, as new dimension for discipleship in youth groups.
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
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It's interesting that their solution to the problem is to increase physical activity and learn other pastimes like pottery and drumming. I wonder if they do anything to build more face-to-face relationships....
It seems to me that they are working on interpersonal relationships with some intention by making the camps small. The obstacle course-type activities, as well as the "group activities", incorporate encouragement from other "campers". By nature of having to face physical fears in front of peers, bonds will develop and the students will be more likely to strike up conversations... including conversations with depth. I can't imagine that at least some level of interaction wouldn't occur on their breaks, even if those breaks are only 10 minutes long. I am assuming, of course, that this type of human behavior transcends culture.
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