What is disruption?

Disruption happens when something new comes along and changes how we do things, like turning a regular day at the park into a superhero adventure.

Imagine you have a favorite toy that you play with every day, like a red ball. You kick it, throw it, and roll it around. One day, your friend shows up with a bouncy ball, it’s still a ball, but now it jumps when you hit it! Suddenly, playing with the bouncy ball feels more fun, and you might not want to play with the red ball as much anymore.

That’s what disruption is like. A new thing, maybe a toy, a game, or even a way of doing homework, comes along and makes everything feel new and exciting. It doesn’t have to be bigger or flashier than what came before; it just has to make things more fun or easier in some way.

How Disruption Feels

When disruption happens, it’s like getting a special surprise instead of your usual snack. You still know the snack, but the surprise is better, and now you can’t wait for it every day!

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Examples

  1. A new app lets people order food quickly, making old restaurants less popular.
  2. A company makes cheaper phones, so expensive brands lose customers.
  3. Students use online lessons instead of going to school every day.

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