In today's "Nintendo" society kids need something to keep them entertained other than the actual game on the field. I agree when I was a kid it was more than enough to keep score and watch the game, but that was in a different era. Times have changed boys, but since neither of you have children it is understood how clueless you both are on the subject. I have taken my 8 year old to both ballparks in town and if he had his choice of going to either one he would pick Sox park everytime over Wrigley. (which breaks my heart since I am a Cubs fan). But I definitely can see it from his point of view. Having children sure does change your perspective on life.