Code (which I currently know close to zip about) IMO is part of a basic set of skills kids should have. As a volunteer for numerous organizations, I see this huge gap in how these offs are reaching humans. They can't utilize the awesome connections available through technology bc they do not know even the basics of how the online world works. I can't even effectively communicate w the programmers willing to help, I don't know my options, & idk if they r doing a good job (which I so know my geeky friends take advantage of which is fine but I'd like to be able to help). Anyways, like how you highlighted some issues the city could be focusing on but getting government to work for the people currently related directly to technology.

As a SAHM, i couldnt agree more (except I am not the one more skilled to be here, i just happen to have the boobs & desire) ;) so up yours Marie Claire & anybody who thinks they own someone else.