So is my current terminal app, which clocks in at 250 kilobyte. And its memory and CPU footprint is so low, I can't find it in htop without filtering.
Your parent isn't forcing anyone to choose the same way as them. They're just advertising facts that inform a buyer when choosing. Your aggression, on the other hand ...
> ... pooh poohing something just because it doesn't fit your idea of productivity apps isn't very helpful.
The way you're pooh poohing your parent's criticism because it doesn't fit your idea of what matters and what not, isn't very helpful.