A Canadian family decided to live as if it were 1986 for a year, avoiding modern technology like computers and smartphones. They embraced the music and gadgets of the era, such as cassette players and radio alarms. This experience altered their family dynamics, improving communication during meals. The family reflected on their achievements, comparing it to a diet where you don't crave what you've given up. As they prepare to return to the present, they consider keeping some elements from the past, like encyclopedias, while uncertain about others, like hairstyles.

What year did the Canadian couple decide to live as if it were?

• 1990

• 1986

• 1980

• 1995

Which of the following was NOT part of the couple's lifestyle during their year living in 1986?

• Radio clock alarms

• Internet

• Whitney Houston music

• Cassette players

How did the family describe the change in their relationships during their year living in 1986?

• They became more distant.

• They spent more time on their phones.

• They communicated less.

• They engaged more during family dinners.

What analogy did the family use to describe their experience of living without modern technology?

• Like a vacation

• Like a puzzle

• Like a marathon

• Like a diet

What item from the past does the family want to keep as they return to the present?

• Radio clock alarms

• Encyclopedias

• Cassette players

• Mullets