My Father Is A Twit*

Despite my strenuous objections, my father recently joined Twitter.  I think it's the worst idea ever - and I tell him that every day, so he won't be surprised to read it here - but I've finally come to the realization that, if he's going to explore social media, he should be educated about its possibilities and pitfalls.  (As too many of us have discovered, ignorance is no excuse when it comes to publishing our thoughts online!)  Dad's insights on Twitter have made me laugh and cry in turn...

Oh, Dad.  I guess the only thing worse than helping you learn Twitter would be not helping you learn Twitter and releasing you to the wild of the interwebs with no understanding of the dangers therein.

This classic xkcd comic isn't entirely relevant, but I think about it every time a parent or grandparent calls me with a computer question so it's perfect to share here anyway:

*According to Dad, people who use Twitter are "twits."  (When I told him about David Cameron's radio show slip-up from a few years ago, he laughed.)  Follow me on Twitter for more updates on our progress...  And please let me know if you have any guidance on how to navigate parents through social media!