Lack of Technology

One of the biggest questions I get asked all the time is why don't you have...? It's usually a smartphone, tablet, kindle, dishwasher, etc. The list goes on. The answer is simple I don't need them. I'm a very simple kind of person. People say but these things would make your life easier. Would they really? Other members of my family may be ready for them and I'm sure I will decide soon to make switches on their behalf for them, but for myself I'm not there yet. Here's why:

• Smartphone- I am the worst cell phone user there is. I don't carry the one I have with me all the time. I am more 'unplugged' than most people out there. You will still be able to have a conversation with me without me checking my phone even once. So, I don't see the need for one for myself.
• Tablet- I have a home computer, I don't travel. So why would I really need one?
• Kindle, e-reader, etc- Yes, I love to read. I am tempted by this one, I am. I still like to hold a book in hand or even listen to one. Tempted but not there yet.
• Dishwasher- Well it's just never been in the cards for me. I recently seen one at my daughter's house and was overwhelmed by all the spots where to put things. 

I'm okay without the technology, but whenever someone shows me there whatever I do listen to all they have to say. I still try to learn all I can about them just in case. Am I doing my older teens a disservice? Like I tell them, make your own money and make that descision for yourself.