I still have a cord phone landline. During a storm when we lose power it's the ONLY phone that works. Cordless and cellphone batteries need to be charged.
I understand what you are saying but not every "new" thing is as good as what it purports to replace. Kids and young people latch on to it because it's new and "Fabulooouuus!" not because it works better. Honestly I think young people need to learn that new isn't always better.
Let's say for the sake of argument that society collapses. How will kids survive? They won't unless they have an old geezer at hand. The young need to learn what is truly valuable.
OT, back to FR. I don't know any younger people that cruise the net on their phones etc. Text? Yes. Check weather? Yes. GPS? Yes. Post online? Nope. They have a laptop for that.
The big difference between posting from in-depth factual research and posting from personal opinion and preferences is a big difference, indeed.
But speaking from personal observations, in my world both youths and adults post content online from a hand-held. I’ve gotten handheld forwards of considerable length in the past week from several friends in their 60s who are still active in career.
I keep a land line because if there is ever a need to dial 911 then you get it immediately and they know exactly where you are. With a cell phone you get the provider’s 911 service.