Right???
That's why I buy a lot of used stuff now or repair the ones I got.
Repair shops will be like "a new one'll cost less" and I'm like "don't care, fix it."
I really hope my early 2000's Sony Bravia 720p tiny ass TV never dies on me. It's a dumb TV but has all the connections for retro gaming consoles.
I understand your point and it's a good argument. But I gotta tell ya... I REALLY miss having a few months of where I can play and just live my life and do what I love. I learned some important life lessons during that break that you just wouldn't get being in school all year round.
I think we should leave the kids alone for a couple months per year and let them live. Life isn't just about work.