Theme and message

The main theme in the short story “The Fun They Had” by Isaac Asimov is that of education. More specifically, the narrative deals with the future of education which will become increasingly computerized and estranged from social interactions. The author’s message is one of warning against the dangers of computerized homeschooling which deprives children of the benefits of the personal interactions between students and teachers, which help them develop social skills.

Education

The theme of education is explored in this short story through the perspective of a young girl living in 2155, who is homeschooled by a mechanical teacher.

In the narrative, the little girl hates school and her automatic interactions with her robot teacher which grades he...