My kids are no different, but as a dad I try to limit this kind of passive entertainment.

我的孩子们没有什么不同，但是作为父亲，我设法来削减这种被动娱乐的时间。

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However, few people know the distinction between active play and passive entertainment.

不过，很少有人了解积极的娱乐和消极的消遣的区别。

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The problem with such passive entertainment is that it separates us, even if we’re close together.

在这么一种被动的娱乐方式下，即使我们的身体距离得很近，我们之间的情感还是相去甚远。

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It's great for kids to spend time disconnected from a steady stream of passive entertainment.

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The big question mark remaining for the 3D home entertainment push is consumer confusion from competing technologies like active and passive stereoscopic (with glasses) 3D, and the newer autostereoscopic (glasses free) 3D like the Nintendo 3DS employs.

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