My parents and I have quite a few differences.

I know that I don't know everything there is to know about technology...but I do know more than my parents-at least more than my Mom.
It's easy for me to learn and understand all this new technology because I grew up with it. My parents did not. They watched it grow and take over the world. They had to adapt to all the new advances.

My Dad is actually very well informed in the whole issue of technology. As an employee of Agilent Technologies my Dad sometimes knows more than me. He will sometimes have to teach me how to do certain things on the computer or some other things. But I still have to explain the concept of AOL instant messanger to him every time I mention it.

My Mom on the other hand has no idea what's going on in this new day and age. She doesn't even know how to use her cell phone. She can make calls, and with my help she can check her messages. Sometimes she has to have help when working on the computer. She sadly has just recently mastered the simple task of turning on the computer. Last time I was home I was helping her learn how to use e-mail. She is still trying to catch up. I hope those little facts help you to understand how my Mom does not get along with the 21st century.

It's interesting to see how different me and my parents are when it comes to learning and understanding technology. At the dinner table my Dad and I can have a conversation about something to do with technology. I will have to explain quite a few things and sometimes my Dad offers a few explanatory details. But it never fails- my Mom will sit there with a blank and confused look on her face.