Has Convergence And Always Available Gone Too Far?

I got a comment on a recent post here that I’ve been thinking about how I want to respond to. Specifically, it was this one from akBoom:

Is this the ideal way to live life; having to manage 10 tasks at once, that too out of work hours? What happened to quality time with the family, the simple pleasures in life like taking kids to school, chatting with them on the drive there.

Thank you sir but this convergence and available 24/7 business has gotten too far.

Remember that being available 24/7 cuts both ways: not only can your boss reach you, but so can your spouse or your kids. Because I can do anything from anywhere, perhaps I can take an hour or two off and go to the gym or spend some quality time with my kids during the traditional work day? Or maybe if I take five minutes to peck out a response to an urgent email, I can save myself from having to deal with an multi-hour phone call later?

Nokia S60 devices enable you to be always connected to the things and people that matter most to you. If, how, and when you use that connection is up to you, the user. Just because your phone rings or an email comes into your mobile phone, it doesn’t mean you have to respond to it. Just because you have one of these devices in your pocket doesn’t mean you pull it out at the dinner table during mealtime or when you’re sharing a special moment with your kid. Or maybe you do pull it out because you want to capture that special moment and share it with the world.

What do you think about this? Please leave your thoughts in the comments.