Changes in language

classicdame, MSN, EdD · Mar 4, 2015

nothing to add but quick story. I told my 13 y/o grandson that I had trouble with some apps because I did not understand what they were telling me to do. He said it was because I spoke "old English" . Guess he was right. So thou should be aware

RNperdiem, RN · Mar 4, 2015

There are also words that drop out of a language, unfamiliar to a younger generation. My kids once asked me what an "ashtray" was. I grew up when every house had one around, even if the family didn't smoke.

kidzcare · Mar 4, 2015

There are also words that drop out of a language, unfamiliar to a younger generation. My kids once asked me what an "ashtray" was. I grew up when every house had one around, even if the family didn't smoke.

Interesting! Very true. I almost never see ashtrays anymore. Growing up, my mom smoked so I never had any taboo associated with it but these days it seems like anyone who is a smoker is treated like a felon. (Yes, I know this is an exaggeration )

Shinnichi, ADN, RN · Mar 4, 2015

Google, as in "Google it" to search for something

Vlogging

YouTube

Netflix

Streaming (for movies/music)

If I think of more I'll add in

ICURN3020 · Mar 4, 2015

The other day we were talking about types of cars/trucks and my son had no idea what a station wagon was. He's a teen, I haven't even hit 40 yet, but I was just amazed.

My husband and I were also recently talking about that game "Oregon Trails" that we used to play in elementary school on those old huge Apple computers. I know my kids would have no idea about this. Even a phone that requires a base and cord is foreign to them.

kidzcare · Mar 4, 2015

Even a phone that requires a base and cord is foreign to them.

One of my jobs is as a school nurse and there are times when the students (ages 10-13) use my phone to call home and are simply lost. The idea of pressing the numbers is weird to them and they often do not push hard enough. And, inevitably, after they dial, they ask "What do I do now?" when they find there is no "send" key. I tell them "Put the phone up to your ear and wait."

Once a student got a busy signal and handed me the phone and said "I don't know what's happening"

Here.I.Stand, BSN, RN · Mar 4, 2015

Old English, like from back when the kings of the Spear-Danes led with courage and greatness?? You ARE a crusty old bat! :oldman: :cheeky:

"HwÃ¦t! We Gardena in geardagum,

Ã¾eodcyninga, Ã¾rym gefrunon,

hu Ã°a Ã¦Ã¾elingas ellen fremedon.

Oft Scyld Scefing sceaÃ¾ena Ã¾reatum"

I have a 13-yr-old daughter who lately thinks it's funny to take digs at MY age. I guess it's payback time for all the heck I gave my own.

nothing to add but quick story. I told my 13 y/o grandson that I had trouble with some apps because I did not understand what they were telling me to do. He said it was because I spoke "old English". Guess he was right. So thou should be aware

enuf_already · Mar 4, 2015

Hacked.

This can be used in several contexts.

Decorating or storage ideas are often mentioned as being hacked from popular stores or designers.

Account hacked=nothing but trouble

Here.I.Stand, BSN, RN · Mar 4, 2015

Yup, the black screen w/ the green graphics! And remember floppy disks, when they were actually floppy? Games that used a joy stick?

The other day my mom and I were talking about underwater vacation photography. I mentioned that when my husband and I went snorkeling in Mexico, I'd purchased a disposable waterproof camera, but then had a hard time finding a place to develop the film. My 13-yr old daughter asked, "But when you use film, don't you only get to take a few pictures? And you don't even know if they turned out?" I told her, "That's how ALL family photography used to be!" :)

The other day we were talking about types of cars/trucks and my son had no idea what a station wagon was. He's a teen, I haven't even hit 40 yet, but I was just amazed.
My husband and I were also recently talking about that game "Oregon Trails" that we used to play in elementary school on those old huge Apple computers. I know my kids would have no idea about this. Even a phone that requires a base and cord is foreign to them.

kidzcare · Mar 4, 2015

had a hard time finding a place to develop the film. My 13-yr old daughter asked, "But when you use film, don't you only get to take a few pictures? And you don't even know if they turned out?" I told her, "That's how ALL family photography used to be!" :)

That's funny- just recently my 10 year old read the Walgreens sign that said "One hour photo" and asked why they were advertising it. I told her how we used to have to bring film into the store and wait several days to get pictures back. Now kids pose as soon as they see a phone and once a picture is taken they run to get a look at it!

kmarie724 · Mar 4, 2015

My 6 year old was playing with one of those old fashioned Fisher Price toy phone (the rotery type one) and kept calling it a clock and asking why it didn't have the right numbers on it. I told her it was a phone and she couldn't believe it. I guess she's never know a phone without a touchscreen!