Why It's Terrible to Be a 21st-Century Kid

 By 
Neha Prakash
 on 
Why It's Terrible to Be a 21st-Century Kid

Romeo (of Romeo and Juliet) once asked, "What's in a name?"

Everything, buddy. Simply everything. A child's name sets the tone for her entire life -- if she'll be a rockstar or a scientist, an athlete or a farmer. Unfortunately, children born during the digital age have parents who have been a little too influenced by Internet culture.

In this Sunday comic, our friends Nitrozac and Snaggy at The Joy of Tech show us why plugged-in parents should really stick to basics like "Matt" and "Mary" when it comes to naming kids.

Mashable Image
Credit:


The biggest stories of the day delivered to your inbox.
These newsletters may contain advertising, deals, or affiliate links. By clicking Subscribe, you confirm you are 16+ and agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Thanks for signing up. See you at your inbox!