Author's mindset is not sick at all, or even anti-American in any way. I believe he's just trying to appreciate the trivial lifestyle found in developing nations and how people there do not take things for granted as much as in the top-tier countries. The point about complementary Wi-Fi is legit; explains it all. And yes, I agree it is not just Nepali kids. Other kids from other developing nations (even those in rural areas of developed ones) would fall in the same category. These kids live more responsible lives on average, because they are born with awful lot of responsibilities. And there is no way out.
Author's mindset is not sick at all, or even anti-American in any way. I believe he's just trying to appreciate the trivial lifestyle found in developing nations and how people there do not take things for granted as much as in the top-tier countries. The point about complementary Wi-Fi is legit; explains it all. And yes, I agree it is not just Nepali kids. Other kids from other developing nations (even those in rural areas of developed ones) would fall in the same category. These kids live more responsible lives on average, because they are born with awful lot of responsibilities. And there is no way out.