Question

What is the purpose of this editorial cartoon?

to show that today's kids are interested in learning about astronomical events
to show that technology prevents people from directly experiencing major events
to show how small computers have become with advances in technology
to show that children often do not realize what is going on around them

Answer 1

to show that technology prevents people from directly experiencing major events

(The cartoon criticizes how people focus on screens/devices and miss the real-life experience of significant events.)