Children of the Future

   The Daily Grind -[View as a web page](    [The DAILY GRIND NEWS](  Grind for July 19, 2017  First sip  "I just saw some idiot at the gym put a water bottle in the Pringles holder on the treadmill."    Flying High The Headline Drone racing fever hits the United States The Grind I turned on ESPN the other day and was surprised to see a group of less-than-athletic men using goggles and remote controls to race tiny drones through an obstacle course. The sport's first-person view (FPV) was exhilarating, and I couldn't stop watching. The Details Over the past four years, drone racing has evolved from a hobby to a professional and wildly popular sport. How it works: pilots use remote controls to operate small, radio-controlled quadcopters equipped with cameras. FPV flying: pilots wear goggles which receive live-stream video from the cameras (meaning they see only what the drone sees). The first drone racing Grand Prix took place in Dubai in March of last year. The event drew a crowd of more than 2,000 spectators, and the 15-year-old champion took home $250,000. Check out the official Drone Racking League (DRL) website for a schedule of televised events. You Might Like    Downward Trend The Headline Are childhood chores a thing of the past? Doing Chores When I was a kid, my brother and I had daily chores like taking out the trash and folding laundry. We would also be asked to help with bigger projects like washing windows, chopping wood, and raking leaves. Sometimes we earned rewards for completing our chores, but more often than not we were punished if we failed to complete them. Studies show children who are required to do regular chores are more likely to grow up into well-adjusted adults with successful careers and healthy relationships. The Future According to a survey by Braun Research, 82% of American adults say they did regular chores during childhood; but only 28% plan to make their children do the same. Today's parents are more likely to encourage their kids to focus on homework and sports instead of chores. Reasons for this shift include: - Society's obsession with college - A desire to have chores "done right" by stressed out parents who want to relax Author Michael Gurian argues that not assigning chores is "dangerous to human development" and "creates immature kids who become immature adults." I am inclined to agree. The fact that I had to complete certain tasks before I was allowed to go outside and play taught me skills like responsibility, sacrifice, and humility. I urge today's parents to involve children in everyday tasks like cooking and cleaning. On top of that, it is important to avoid traditional gender roles when assigning chores. Coming from a girl who doesn't know how to change a tire, make sure to allow your sons into the kitchen and teach your daughters how to use tools.  Good to the last drop  Did you know... If you live in Switzerland you're not allowed to flush toilet after 10 pm.  [Pass the Cream](  [Fb](  [Tw](  [Pass the Sugar]( [The Daily Grind]    This email was sent to {EMAIL}" If this email was forwarded to you and you would like to subscribe, we would love to have you [Subscribe Here](  This email is never sent unsolicited. You have received this Daily Grind email because you subscribed to it or someone forwarded it to you. To opt out, see the links below. Click this link if you would like to [advertise](mailto:advertising@thedailygrind.news?Subject=Advertise%20on%20thedailygrind.news) on [thedailygrind.news](. [TO OPT OUT]( [OPT OUT]( your email address from our list. We respect your right to privacy. [View our policy](. This email was sent by: [The Daily Grind News](, 6890 E. Sunrise Dr. Ste 120-137 Tucson, AZ. 85750 Don't forget, your friend wants to be interesting too. So [Forward this Email to a Friend](   Â