Problem connecting to server to extend time

We've been getting an error connecting to the server when we needed to extend the kid's time for some long homework.  I went to the onlinefamily.norton.com site, got this notification:

 

Upgrade Norton Family!

The following devices are running an older version of Norton Family. Please upgrade   to the latest version to keep Norton Family running properly.

 

I installed the upgrade and that seems to have fixed the issue.

 

I am a bit concerned that the software didn't update by itself, or let me know to do a manual update.  Even an e-mail blast from Symantec would have helped.