GENERATION GAP

A difference in Values and Attitudes between one generation and another, especially between young people and their parents.


More specifically, a Generation Gap can be used to describe the differences in actions, beliefs, tastes, etc. between members of younger generations when compared to members of older generations. 


Attitude is a way of thinking or feeling about someone or something.


A generation gap occurs when older & younger people don't understand each other because of their difference in opinion, experience and nature.


The main reasons i think for Generation Gap are :-


1. Most of today's Youth are influenced by Growing Western Standards and Culture. Be it Music, Behavior, Cloths, Fashion, Trends everything.


2. Education System :- Earlier people did not give whole attention to the studies. The competition was not so much. Focus was on the over all development. But now a days students spend more time in academics. The interaction between parents and children is very less.


3. Internet and Technology :- We are living in a smart world. Children spend their more time on internet for chatting and on mobile phones. So their social skills are spoiling.


There are a few more things that can be blamed. Lack of spirituality, The media etc. which play their part in their own way.


Moreover, the elder generations hold fast to tradition and old customs, which they consider as part of their cultural heritage or social values. Younger generations, however, prefer to adopt modern values, and as a result they create their own ways of behavior.


There always has been generation gap since the dawn of civilization. Old people act like a frog in the well. They are fully convinced with their ideas as ultimate and ideal. They ignore certain vital factors that are no longer valid in modern days. The young have always deviated from the older standards and it is good that they do or there wouldn't have been any progress today.




Bridging the Generation Gap :-


1. Lots of Communication and Involvement :- Try to increase the communication with children and show your presence in their activities.


2. Spend time together in Fun and Play


3. Clear Boundaries :- Keep free each other by giving freedom without worries. 


4. Clear Values :- Make clear that both should respect other's opinions.

It is a fact of life that the Generation Gap or "Clash" is something that has existed and will continue to exist as long as man exists on this earth.