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I was a baby once, a looong time ago. Some may argue I still act like one at times. However, I’m not dwelling on that point right now! I want to focus on an email from my friend Jim. He asks how will all of the content posted online of kids by their parents affect their future? Face it, parents post a lot of things about their children online in order to share with the World their child’s great looks, the A they received on that term paper, and even their latest Crayola masterpiece. What impact could this possibly have on the kids as they themselves grow into adulthood? Jim wonders how they may feel about having their privacy invaded so to speak? He also asked if I had kids of my own how I would handle things. Would I put my kids on my show, or keep them private.

Read more on Should Parents Share a Kid’s Life Online?…

Why is it next to impossible to give tech support to your parents, even if you’re using remote viewing software? :) Love ‘em, but…

MikeQuinn: Hey, I am working on a project for a company called CentraStage they hope to make the remote support for parents a bit easier

about 22 hours ago

Thu Feb 12 13:44:33 +0000 2009

mgwolf13: My parents wait for our visit to cram 1 yr of tech support into our visit. I'm a gadget & sw geek and husband is microsoft.

about 22 hours ago

Thu Feb 12 13:13:55 +0000 2009

hdunnett: @chrispirillo: Helping parents with IT challenges. Got that T'shirt!

about a day ago

Thu Feb 12 09:02:02 +0000 2009

techcom: I rememeber years ago trying to coach my Grandma over the phone to use a mouse; she held it up to the screen!

about a day ago

Thu Feb 12 07:35:57 +0000 2009

electronicmusic: there is a biz model a parental tech support ….

about a day ago

Thu Feb 12 06:07:19 +0000 2009

dev_random: generatinal divide to the digital power

about a day ago

Thu Feb 12 05:10:16 +0000 2009

sufferfest: cuz they do stupid shit. My dad trashed his entire applications folder. Why? He couldn't tell me…

about a day ago

Thu Feb 12 05:10:14 +0000 2009

kevinlcc: for my parents, it's not so much support as “Hi, we have a problem, please fix it while we watch tv.”

about a day ago

Thu Feb 12 05:08:06 +0000 2009

djbruce: because they just don't get it. i got my mom on google chat and that took 2 days.

about a day ago

Thu Feb 12 05:06:05 +0000 2009

DonRoberts: It's not impossible, but I find being Tech Support for my remote family members requires the patience of a saint…

about a day ago

Thu Feb 12 05:00:46 +0000 2009

The_Creeper: Same story here, so I tend to just fix whatever needs it for 'em instead of trying to talk them through it =P

about a day ago

Thu Feb 12 04:58:58 +0000 2009

stephenfisher: Oh man. I hear you. The problem is so many companies give realy bad support and we're often the better option.

about a day ago

Thu Feb 12 04:56:04 +0000 2009

PassTheBoll: Giving tech support to them period is impossible,actually.

about a day ago

Thu Feb 12 04:52:47 +0000 2009

whatmakesexpert: @CaliLewis @Pistachio @ijustine So, Tell us.. What Makes YOU an Expert? in 140 characters or less..

about a day ago

Thu Feb 12 04:50:49 +0000 2009

susiehk: Too true! RT: @chrispirillo: Why is it next to impossible to give tech support to your parents, even if you're using remote viewing software

about a day ago

Thu Feb 12 04:50:30 +0000 2009

RelevantMom: I hear a fair amount of sighing and colorful language when my husband has to perform this service.My que to head for the hills

about a day ago

Thu Feb 12 04:44:38 +0000 2009

TreyRust: I KNOW!!

about a day ago

Thu Feb 12 04:43:46 +0000 2009

Obscura: A few years back I suggested my parents go to the local small town computer store and hire a geek to come out and fix things.

about a day ago

Thu Feb 12 04:43:08 +0000 2009

EdibleApple: no kidding! I think parents in general are the only people who use a quintuple click when trying to open something

about a day ago

Thu Feb 12 04:42:38 +0000 2009

anthonyryan: HA! Been there far too much. Parents won't ever understand our generation apparently

about a day ago

Thu Feb 12 04:41:59 +0000 2009

alfredtwo: No kidding! Doing tech support for my Dad remotely has me looking to buy a plane ticket to do it in person.

about a day ago

Thu Feb 12 04:41:38 +0000 2009

rajtilak: I believe that parents are born technologically challanged. They don't acquire it, it's their birthright.

about a day ago

Thu Feb 12 04:41:37 +0000 2009

tamegoeswild: with you on that. I usually have to pop a few blood pressure pills afterwards.

about a day ago

Thu Feb 12 04:41:30 +0000 2009

IrrationalArt: do you know a mac app that works like Afloat (window transparency) only for non Cocoa applications?

about a day ago

Thu Feb 12 04:40:59 +0000 2009

ZoliErdos: C'mon. I can't do it in the same room:-(

about a day ago

Thu Feb 12 04:40:54 +0000 2009

simpso1ja: Funny you would say that. Just last night, I shut down remote desktop app and port on mom's machine. Local support only…

about a day ago

Thu Feb 12 04:40:53 +0000 2009

JasonLandals: It's even worse when my mom calls me at work for tech support. I work corporate IT and she gets the work version of her son…

about a day ago

Thu Feb 12 04:40:33 +0000 2009

charlyjl: the term Patience takes on new meaning when helping parents (and siblings) with tech problems.

about a day ago

Thu Feb 12 04:40:02 +0000 2009

wmcleanw: I've been there.

about a day ago

Thu Feb 12 04:39:50 +0000 2009

divinjohn: second that!

about a day ago

Thu Feb 12 04:39:45 +0000 2009

alliecine: lol it will never be easy

about a day ago

Thu Feb 12 04:39:35 +0000 2009

chrispowell: that is why i am glad that my dad is a geek

about a day ago

Thu Feb 12 04:39:04 +0000 2009

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In my extended family, there are very few Pirillos and Lambertis who have picked up and honed the writing craft. My maternal grandmother loved to write in her youth, and my mom has also been known to pick up a pen every once in a while as well.

Read more on My Mom’s Blog…