I am in my 40s also and things were different. For one thing there wasn't much on TV. We didn't have cable. And yes I walked every where or rode my bike. Actually when I called my son to begin with it was because I was monitoring his F/B page. He doesn't use it much, but went on because his friend was over and he used a word he is NOT allowed to use. Porobably because he was showing off. Anyway he was in trouble for that. My oldest was so easy and my youngest is a good kid, but he is always on the go. Always has to have a friend over. Always has to push his limits. Sometimes I wish he would watch more TV LOL