Because they do not know how to use the Internet and smartphones, and are not familiar with various software operations, many elderly people have encountered problems in their lives such as difficulties in scanning codes, registering, taking taxis, and doing business, and can only "look at the machine and sigh."

Gradually, now, more and more young people start to teach the old people to use the Internet.

This way helps the elderly to better integrate into the digital age and enjoy digital life.

　　Hand-painted WeChat instruction manual

　　"Girl, can I follow the video of doing aerobics, where can I find it?" "I want to save this number to call, can you teach me to copy it?" "How do I recommend a business card to others in WeChat?"... this During the winter vacation, college student Zhang Yu received similar questions every day.

　　When the daughter is at home, parents will ask her for help when encountering a situation that cannot be handled on the mobile phone.

"When I was young, I asked my parents all kinds of questions. Now that I am a teacher, they have become 'primary school students' in the digital age." Zhang Yu joked that she has become the new "know-it-all" in her family.

　　Zhang Yu also found that, taking watching TV as an example, it is not easy for the elderly to distinguish live channels, digital TV, and member content of video websites. There are at least two remote controls. Open it to see what it is."

There are also many smart home products with networking functions that the elderly at home cannot use, and no amount of convenient functions can be used.

　　With the rapid development of Internet technology, a "digital divide" lies between many middle-aged and elderly people and their digital lives, making it popular for young people to teach the elderly to use the Internet.

Earlier, a boy from Shandong who worked in Beijing hand-painted WeChat instruction manuals for his parents. Netizens praised his filial piety and left messages saying "full of love".

　　It is reported that many people have taught their parents, grandparents or other elderly people to use electronic products. They often teach the elderly when they return home during the Chinese New Year or when they return home during the holidays. Remote voice, video guidance, and making guide maps also happen from time to time.

　"Find a new hobby by making videos"

　　According to the 50th "Statistical Report on Internet Development in China" released by the China Internet Network Information Center, as of June 2022, the proportion of Internet users aged 50 and above in China is 25.8%.

Among the 362 million non-Internet users, the elderly aged 60 and above are the main group.

Lack of skills, educational level restrictions, age factors and insufficient equipment are the main reasons why non-netizens do not go online.

　　In fact, many elderly people long to be recognized and accepted deep in their hearts. They have a strong motivation to learn and adapt to the Internet and intelligent services.

The Research Report on Internet Adaptation to Aging issued by the Institute of Social Development Strategy of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences advocates joint efforts from all walks of life to break the stereotyped negative digital image of the elderly, respect the voice and subjectivity of the elderly, and allow them to cross the digital divide and return to public life .

　　Zhou Yuqiong, a professor at Shenzhen University, has been engaged in research on the digital divide among the elderly for many years. She found that in bridging the digital divide among the elderly, information sharing and intergenerational interaction within the family are important channels to narrow the digital divide. This solution is more realistic and effective. .

　　"The original intention of many elderly people to use smartphones is to better communicate with their children and grandchildren, understand the latest social trends, understand the buzzwords spoken by young people, etc. Therefore, it is necessary for children to carry out 'digital teaching' Zhang Yu believes that the younger generation should be more enthusiastic and patient when teaching the elderly to use the Internet and smart devices, and help them overcome their unfamiliarity with new technologies.

　　Driven by young people, some elderly people have also begun to use social networks, shoot short videos, etc., to record and share their lives, and to integrate into the tide of the digital age.

"If there were no food bloggers like us, wouldn't the peeled fruit peels be wasted?" The old man, who spoke Northeast dialect, fried and roasted the passion fruit peels into a plate of candy, which amused netizens in the barrage Rows of "ha ha ha" are played in the video. This interesting scene comes from a work of the blogger "Stuttering Daddy" on the video website.

　　It is reported that "Stuttering Daddy" is a retired worker in Dalian City, Liaoning Province. His son Zhang Xiaoming suggested that he become a video blogger.

"A few years ago, when my father first retired, he was very uncomfortable and felt that his life was suddenly empty. Seeing that he was depressed, I suggested him to go out and shoot videos and find some new hobbies." Zhang Xiaoming said.

Unexpectedly, the video of an old man in his 60s chatting while cooking home-cooked food became popular on a video platform mainly for young users.

　　Learn to "avoid pits" to prevent being cheated

　　It should be noted that many elderly people lack the necessary digital participation skills, have poor discrimination of network information, and are easily deceived.

　　Mr. Guo from Xianning, Hubei feels dumbfounded whenever his mother asks with a push advertisement on her mobile phone.

"Mom, these are useless information. Some URLs are even fraudulent websites, especially those that need to enter a verification code and bind a bank card number. Don't believe it!"

　　Mr. Guo believes that after the elderly use smart phones, the information they come into contact with is very complicated. Some contents that are obviously rumors or frauds are believed by the elderly. There is no free lunch, so talk to your children when you are in doubt.

Mr. Guo also helped his parents install the software of the National Anti-Fraud Center on their mobile phones to effectively identify and intercept fraudulent calls and text messages.

　　In many places, communities, nursing homes, and some voluntary organizations have also taken action. In addition to teaching the elderly to use the Internet to communicate with relatives or for leisure and entertainment, they also teach the experience of "avoiding pitfalls" to help the elderly improve their network literacy and identify various A "routine" to "surf" the Internet safely.

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