Let’s stop saying that seniors don’t understand technology, because by repeating that we might actually convince them.
The truth is very different: it’s the young people, especially Generation Z, who fall prey to digital scams more often.
According to a recent study by Trend Micro, these youngsters are great at quickly tapping on a screen, but they often have no idea what really happens behind that tap or click. They are the most frequent victims of online fraud, particularly when it comes to fake stores, misleading ads on social media, or job offers that seem too good to be true.
Seniors, on the other hand—often painted as the less tech-savvy—turn out to be much more cautious than we think. They’re used to being skeptical, and even though they might seem a bit slower sometimes, that very caution saves them from many risky situations.
It’s time to overturn the cliché that technology only scares the elderly. Being proficient online isn’t just about knowing how to use an app; it’s about truly understanding how the digital world works.
So instead of assuming that seniors struggle with digital technology as if they were clueless, let’s start assuming that the very young often have no idea what they’re doing online or what lies behind every action.
