A generation of nincompoops?

From the article i dont really believe that it is a generation of nincompoops simply a different generation. Nowadays with the new technology that has been created alot of techniches that used to be essential to sustain life are not anymore. For example, how to use a can opener, we have automatic can openers so there is no need to use the old one. This generation brings new technology and new ways of working out obstacles so, why be upset if this new generation can not work old technology. The older generation constantly nags for us to be better and strive to understand new things that are coming out but when we have mastered those technologies they turn around and get mad because we don't know the old technology. I sympathize with this at the same time because its not good idea to lose that knowledge of older technology. At the same time though i don't think it is fair and just to judge the new generation on this. If the older generation thinks that were to lazy then let them think that as long as the new generation succeeds and apply knowledge to the betterment of the world then there is no need to worry.