Parallel Play

In developmental psychology

Circles, a widely held 

Belief is that the play

Toddlers exhibit is

That of play, side by 

Side, without interaction

Between the players.  This,

While typical in tots, produces

Vomitous sensations when

Exhibiting by my teenage

Daughter and her parallel play

Text partner/friend as they

Sit side by side (but not face to

Face) "enjoying each other's

Company".  Speak!!!  Dammit!!!