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What do your parents think about this forum?

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My mom is completely unfamiliar with computers and doesn't even have a basic understanding of what a "forum" is, and she only has a vague idea of what the "internet" is. My dad, on the other hand, is much more tech-savvy and knows that I enjoy communicating online. I haven't noticed any explicit disapproval from him, but when he's in a bad mood or just wants to pick a fight, the argument "you should be doing... instead of sitting at the computer and tapping on the keyboard" is used most often. I can't even remember exactly what he usually says, but sometimes it sounds quite harsh. It doesn't happen very often, but it's frankly annoying. I just want to say "I'll figure it out myself," but that wouldn't lead to a peaceful discussion, so I prefer to wait for my dad to calm down and then continue with my own activities.
O God of Earth and Altar,
Bow down and hear our cry,
Our earthly rulers falter,
Our people drift and die,
The walls of gold entomb us,
The swords of scorn divide,
Take not thy thunder from us,
Take away our pride.


G.K. Chesterton: English Hymnal