New study suggests that today’s kids are so programmed that they are losing the time for imagination. “Playtime has morphed into what Klauber calls a “digital wonderland” – a fast-moving, goal-oriented zone that affords little time for aimless fun. Many kids today are focused on competition, efficiency and results. One consequence of this development is that their imaginations are beginning to atrophy: Play is all about the destination rather than the journey.” – The Star Tribune (Minneapolis) 08/30/00