Moms Talk: How Tech Smart Are You?

So, there you sit, staring at the screen of your desktop/cell phone/tablet computer. You are endlessly pushing buttons, searching for the correct sequence. But down each digital road you're met with the annoying ding or error message that tells you you've got it wrong again.

Suddenly, with great frustration you shout, "That's it! I've had enough! I don't care about synching my email or tweeting. I give up!"

Just then, your smart, sensible child walks in the room.

"It's easy mom," they say. "Here you go."

Lo and behold, your magical, tech genius of a child (usually at a tender age) have with a few clicks fixed your problem.

Maybe it's not that bad your all of you, but I know it is for some. Kids today have technological skills that could only have been dreamed in science fiction novels a couple of decades ago. 

So parents, how necessary is it to be computer literate?

I don't mean for jobs, or for learning the workings of social networking to keep up with friends, but strictly for being a parent.

Is it essential that you understand the workings and trends of the Internet? You know your child does. Is it essential that you master Facebook? Your child has. 

What are the essential tools, websites, words that every parent should know? How much emphasis is there in your home for learning new technologies? What have your stumbling blocks been? 

Share it in comments (if you can figure out how to post them). Just kidding!