Curriculum Night Lets Me Know I'm Outdated

Rare photo shows interior of third grader's desk.

My 8-year-old son took a field trip and later did a powerpoint presentation. He checks his homework assignments online.

I'm pleased that the school curriculum is keeping up with changes in technology and society.

My middle schooler is practicing using an on-line calendar.

I went to curriculum night thinking I would know what's what. Little did I know that as my kids get older the chances I'll have any background in their school material diminishes.

The only hope is to stumble upon some vague philosophical truth and lord it over them for years.