Today's generation of technical people have a serious crutch that is a potential problem we older folks don't think about-the calculator. As an engineer, I, of all people, know the value of the digital calculator we have today. But along with the advancement, we have created a crutch for the new generations that debilitates other thought processes. We need to develop a training program that will empower our "replacement units" with better problem-solving skills. The following diatribe should help us older, more experienced folks to train our new prospects in a more efficient manner and with less frustration, i.e., in a "positive reinforcement" mode rather than a "take it or leave it" mode. No one benefits from experienced professionals being frustrated enough with the younger generation to give up training and simply do the work themselves, eventually leading to burnout.