My folks are gone for the weekend. I am not having a kegger. I am not having a sleep over. I am not sneaking boys over. I feel damn old.
My mom came to me bawling the other day. I mean, not making sense- rattled-confused
and PISSED bawling over the computer, Internet, online banking and telephone
customer no-service. She felt small,
insignificant, dumb and old.
PEOPLE:
My folks WANT to be internet/computer savvy – make it
easy for them!
My folks are NOT STUPID – they can follow directions so
please give them the CORRECT directions.
My folks are NAÏVE – please refrain from using jargon,
acronyms and computer speak.
My folks are ADULTS– condescension is not appreciated.
My folks cannot HEAR – yelling may be required and do it
with a nice tone.
Further, Children like me will be MY FOLKS one day. WE will not stand for this shit.
as I ponder the day I am turning 50.. I remember what I did once to my mom when she turn 40, at Sunny slope this silly 6 yr yell to the whole pool that my mommy is 40 today,, now I turn 50 and the grandson son wonders when I go out into the pasture,, he overheard that expression somewhere,,
ReplyDeleteoh yeah on the computer savvy,, my dad called me daily to help him out,, oh how I miss them days
steph
Lori such a good point about parents not wanting to or able to keep up with all the jargon. I think that you know my age and I love my computer, it changes my entire world.
ReplyDeletehave a safe trip. love your comments.
Fred