19th century Quote by Jules Feiffer
“I'm not electronically geared at all; I'm really a 19th century cartoonist. I have a 15-year-old daughter, and what she's attracted to is of course iPod and this pod and that, I mean stuff I don't even begin to know - I never learned how to type for Christ's sake! I can't get in her head and find out what she would do if she had the kind of talent I had, I don't have a clue. Every generation comes up with its own quirkiness and its own culture which gets its inspiration from what's in the air at that time.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The New Yorker, 1995
The speaker feels out of touch with modern tech and worries about connecting with his daughter’s generation.
In simple terms: Older generation feels disconnected from youth culture.
Key Takeaway
Seek common ground and learn together.
Themes
generational gap
technology
parenting
culture
communication
Mood
reflective
concerned
Type
personal
observational
When to use this quote
- family dinner
- shared hobbies
- learning new tech together
- open conversations
Key Concepts
digital divide
intergenerational understanding
identity formation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you bridge the tech gap with your daughter?
- What shared activities could you explore together?
A Different Perspective
Assuming all youth share the same interests can be inaccurate.
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