Anyone living with older people?

[Vvang]

See I have this problem, I am living with older people since I lost my parents at a very young age and I get so attached with crypto and I am making money out of it but the problem is my grandfather and uncles do not understand what Bitcoin is all about, believe me, I've tried to explain but they just won't get it. What can I do? They kind of believe that I am wasting my time.

How do one educate the illiterate about digital currency?

[jackg]

Why do you want to educate them? There's probably no need or reason to...

I made a post on here a while ago about how someone could teach a child about crypto and I think the same strategy applies: find something they're interested in and go at it from that angle or wait for them to learn about it themselves. With the second one, for older people, you might be able to change the media they focus on to do this as a lot of mainstream media include news segments on cryptocurrency (right wing media doesn't afaik) and economics or business related media don't. If your grandparents don't have any interest in investing, business or technology, it might be a lost cause unless you can find a way to make them interested in it...

[un_rank]

What can I do? They kind of believe that I am wasting my time.

You can keep doing what you are doing and keep your business more private since it is likely remote.
Their skepticism and lack of interest means they could talk leisurely about your bitcoin activities to others and could attract undue attention.

How do one educate the illiterate about digital currency?

Literacy is not a prerequisite for learning bitcoin. If they have the willingness and interest they can learn very fast, and if not they would never learn despite how educated.

N.B. Never force one who is disinterested to learn about bitcoin.

- Jay -

[Razmirraz]

They think you're wasting hours in front of the computer because they don't understand what you're doing. It's hard to explain to old people like your grandfathers and uncles to understand what Bitcoin is. To me that's like introducing a bird to someone who can't see.
I think you need to play drama with them, you don't need to be too honest with what you do, you need to try to explain something that is understandable even if you have to lie.

[Mr.right85]

See I have this problem, I am living with older people since I lost my parents at a very young age and I get so attached with crypto and I am making money out of it but the problem is my grandfather and uncles do not understand what Bitcoin is all about, believe me, I've tried to explain but they just won't get it. What can I do? They kind of believe that I am wasting my time.

How do one educate the illiterate about digital currency?

It's very difficult for aged individuals to make the necessary adjustments but some do anyways.

Frm the way you sound, you seem unemployed and by that I mean, you don't have an actual job or business that requires your in andout of the house. I understand that one might not need that in our world these days but, your guardians as they stand now need some securities on your head and they aren't far from the truth on that.
Perhaps if getting a job is some worth difficult, you can run a business.

Good enough your doing great with cryptos and you've explained to them just what your into but, you could as well diversify with other fields as well.

[lovesmayfamilis]

It all depends on what you consider old. There is also a participant among us who, at 47, believes that it is too late for him to invest in bitcoin; at least he asked this, which means he doubted it.
If your seniors are very old, then just don't waste time on them. For these people, the computer is a worldwide evil, and everything that is not felt in their hands, namely money, is fraud and a waste of time.
But if they can help you with your investment, which I think is your problem, you need to explain it in very simple terms. There are participants among us who are now at a very advanced age, and these people are desperate Bitcoiners. Therefore, if you personally have an interest in telling your seniors about cryptocurrencies, do not despair; you can do it. If you don't need anything from them, don't waste your time.

[isaac_clarke22]

How do one educate the illiterate about digital currency?

Illiterate is kind of a harsh word to describe on how you describe how your grandfather and uncle reacted unless there's something else that you had not mentioned in your post.

In the end if you're not able to let them know what Bitcoin is all about, that's perfectly fine. It's not like you're getting something out of it unless they paid you to teach them. You could start from here learning by yourself and it would benefit you even more.

[Welsh]

As the saying goes, you can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink from it. Same goes for anything in life, you can't convince people to invest or learn something. You can guide them, but ultimately it's up to them if they want to listen to that guidance, and act upon it.

I also don't think this is a age issue, there's plenty of examples of people who don't understand Bitcoin, and that's not exactly their fault. Bitcoin isn't very accessible, since it's a new concept, and does take some research to understand, which not everyone will be willing to do.

[Adbitco]

What are their age range so that we can know how to classify them.
Btw, 56 to 66 years are not that old they can be thought or educates them about bitcoin and the importance of digital currency.
If in a way they are 67 years and above then I doubt if they could find interest in digital currency most especially bitcoin because they may not have time to study and keep records of the happening around the digital world.

[Doan9269]

See I have this problem, I am living with older people since I lost my parents at a very young age and I get so attached with crypto and I am making money out of it but the problem is my grandfather and uncles do not understand what Bitcoin is all about, believe me, I've tried to explain but they just won't get it. What can I do? They kind of believe that I am wasting my time.

How do one educate the illiterate about digital currency?

Why not make it easy for yourself and introduce bitcoin to the young and tender age viable youths and young adults who could understand and invest into crypto than the old age senior citizens, am not saying teaching them is of no value but consider the rate of how they can actively engage doing it with that of a young man, why bothering yourself in teaching an overaged man how to ride a bicycle when we have plenty children out there willing to learn that, don't you think you're missing something out here, or you're interested on your personal agenda unknown to us.

[Wakate]

Why don't you try and explain crypto to them using videos maybe they are going to easily understand how cryptocurrency works. There areany videos on YouTube you can download or probably give to them so that they can watch and get some hits about how Bitcoin works.

Old people sometimes might find it easier for them to believe you because they have not seen proof of what you are trying to explain. You can show them your Bitcoin holdings and some amount you have made so far so that they can easily understand you when they see evidence.

[Gozie51]

I get so attached with crypto and I am making money out of it but the problem is my grandfather and uncles do not understand what Bitcoin is all about

I doubt that you are making money from it like you claim because if you do then they won't complain when they see the things you achieve with money. Old people like to see their children doing good with money and taking care of expenses and who doesn't ? So you probably wasting your money if you are not making money and don't that they will keep quiet.

believe me, I've tried to explain but they just won't get it. What can I do? They kind of believe that I am wasting my time.

How do one educate the illiterate about digital currency?

They will want to know how you making money if really you are taking care of the home front and by that you can educate them. You don't expect someone to believe you in things like bitcoin with the story and propaganda against it.

[suzanne5223]

There's a saying that a person is who she or he is. Nobody can be made to be the way you want them to be. However, you try this strategy if Bitcoin is accepted as payment in your geographical area, take out to the place/event they really admire and make payment for everything you guys buy using Bitcoin because people need to be aware of the benefits of using and investing in cryptocurrency before they can make a decision about whether they will invest in it or not.

[sunsilk]

Then just leave them alone and stop talking about bitcoin or cryptocurrencies if they think that you're just wasting your time. Instead of too die hard telling and encouraging them to invest, you show them the results.

That's all you need to do and to prove, if they're not too eager to listen and believe you that's okay. Let them believe what they want to believe and just continue what you're believing as well.

No need to force people into believing and investing in bitcoin, as long as you're on the right track and you believe, soon you'll just have to show them the results and profit and then they'll be the one to approach you voluntarily.

[Merit.s]

You shouldn't bother them if they are not showing any interest in it,if not you will be deceiving yourself because it will not work.   Some old people don't want to adopt new changes since they are used to their arcade financial system of life and can see anything apart from that as scam. Try and teach them something else as see if they will listen and if they don't, there is nothing you can tell them that they will listen, meaning they see you as that small boy of yesterday. If they listen to you,it will be better you look for an interesting way to teach the bitcoin.

[drwhobox]

If you are making money out of bitcoin then it is not time wasting. Did they know that you are earning money with bitcoin? Let your grandfather, uncles know you are earning money with bitcoin.

How do one educate the illiterate about digital currency?

suggest some books,articles and videos so that they can learn more about bitcoin. Discuss with them, if they are not interested after that just let them live their life and live yours.

[martyns]

Older people find it difficult to believe it when you tell them that Bitcoin is real,and one can invest in  it to become rich in the nearest future.This kind of thing will be difficult for them to believe because they did not know about things like this in those days.The world is now digitalised,and so, so many things are now done online.But explaining it and making them believe you is another difficult task to make.
I remember telling my dad about investing in a long term project,and he actually felt like I was going to scam him by using his money and never returning it,but he wonders what I do that gives me money,when I don't wake up in the money to walk down to work anyday,I only remain in my phone all day.

[lalabotax]

So do with my parents. I once told and explained them about my ways earning money in the crypto world because they asked me once, I tried to explain it, but I am sure 1000% that they didn't understand what I meant. But fortunately, they trust me with what I am doing, never ask again. Sometimes, we cannot force them to understand about it. But sometimes when people asking me and they need answers that closely ca be understood more easily, I will say about digital paymemt, global currency, online advs, and others.

[Ndabagi01]

Getting things done or learning something new in old age can be very difficult. It is hindered if there is no interest in it at all. If your elderly grandparents are uninterested in cryptocurrency, there is nothing you can do because you will be wasting your time, as they see you doing now as you try to teach them about bitcoin. It will be easier to teach them about it if you can persuade them to be interested in it first.

[CageMabok]

See I have this problem, I am living with older people since I lost my parents at a very young age and I get so attached with crypto and I am making money out of it but the problem is my grandfather and uncles do not understand what Bitcoin is all about, believe me, I've tried to explain but they just won't get it. What can I do? They kind of believe that I am wasting my time.

How do one educate the illiterate about digital currency?

It does seem difficult for you to explain about Bitcoin to your grandparents who are illiterate or illiterate about cryptocurrencies. But that doesn't mean there isn't a solution, because if you are lazy to argue or are lazy to explain in detail to them, you can find another place that is more comfortable and invisible to them on the grounds of work. And the place also doesn't need to be too far from your house because you also have to go home when you have finished all your work.

But if you are still patient and still want to explain to them, try making a show on your laptop or PC or smartphone and show them so they can learn from there and start to understand little by little. Because if you choose other people or close friends of your grandparents and uncles to explain this, of course it will make it more difficult and stressful for you because they receive explanations through intermediaries.