You shouldn't judge someone who doesn't like using the internet.
Eric's with his friends and just finished helping his mom with internet issues on the phone, and she said she hates the internet.
Eric wants to look smart in front of his friends.
Eric tells his friends it was a pleasure helping his mom as he loves her.
Eric tells his friends he can't believe his mom doesn't know how to use the internet and laughs.
Eric's friends respect Eric and want to be around him.
Eric's friends respect Eric less for dissing on his mom.