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olezhka
7y

I can't be the only one with a parent so inept with technology...

My father was an architect. He doesn't do well with any tech device, computer or mobile - all my attempts to teach / explain to him how to do one thing or another (concept of an account in app store, for starters, or how to find the app store icon on his iPhone) are viciously blocked out, and his defense -
"Listen, you know I don't understand, these things, I'm not a pro. If you'd asked me about how to mix I'd answer because there I'm a pro"

We live in different countries, btw, so have to teach him by phone.

After each unsuccessful attempt from my side he proceeds to ridicule me saying "Well and I thought you were a pro at these things"

Sigh.

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  • 2
    7y
    *how to mix *cement - missed the word
  • 1
    7y
    Well. People often have high expectations over tech people. Best thing is to try to help em a little and then tell em "im not sure, and i dont want to break your device. Better is to go to a repair shop"

    Works great 4 me xD
  • 2
    7y
    Sign him up for a very basic class meant for old people.
    If he doesn't at least try, turn it around on him. You'll know then that he doesn't actually *want* to.
  • 1
    7y
    @Ashkin hey thanks, that's a good position which I tried to subtly explore, but I'm afraid the only responses I got were "why do I need you, then?"
  • 0
    7y
    @olezhka I think you know the answer already ~
    He doesn't want to learn it, likely because he's afraid of or uncomfortable with things he doesn't understand.

    However, he likely knows he needs to learn it because that's how the world works now, but he doesn't have to be happy about it. or even admit it.
  • 2
    7y
    @Ashkin I suppose him writing down verbose instructions and following them blindly would have to do. Let's hope with time this will rub off him and make other things more intuitive!
  • 2
    7y
    You can't teach an old dog new tricks
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