Difference between old and new generation
The new generation is more independent than the old generation. They
think only about them, not others, as the old generation was not like that. They sacrifice
all their life for their family and they forget to live for themself. Although
there have always been differences between the generations. The drastic change came
out around the twentieth century. Before that, society was not like that. Children
lived with their family, and have more respect for the family members than now a
day.
The attitudes toward different races and groups, moral values, religious
beliefs, respect for others, family life views, and working atmosphere are
changed a lot in the new generation. The new generation is in a state that they
are thinking that they are the supreme authority. They do not want to listen to what the parents are
saying and they do not want them to interfere in their lifestyle.
Today, there are many modes of communication through a smartphone, like
Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, WhatsApp. The children and grandchildren are
communicating with their parents or grandparents through this mode of
communication. The old generation also forced to use this mode of communication
to communicate with them. Here we are losing the family touch that we have in
the past.
When we look at why these gaps exist? We often find that children
and grandchildren are not communicating well, or at all, and when it comes
to family members living outside of the family home, it becomes rare that these
eye to eye conversations are taking place. This is making a crack in our
family life and our relations. However, some of them want their parent’s attention. If the
parents are working, they are struggling to get enough time to stay with their children.
However, parents have to find valuable time with their children and to become
their friends as much as their parents do.
To reduce the gap we can or make a bridge here are few tips.
Communicate regularly. This reduces the gap between parents and
children which are very important. When we communicate regularly with our children, we
are letting them know that we want to know all about them and it takes to reduce
the age gap and understand things from their point of view, and we can advise
them if they are going on the wrong way.
Be open mind and learn to accept. When they are saying something,
which is not accepted immediately, ask them to wait for some time. Let think
about it and make a decision later. We have to accept that we are lived in a
different world. Our world was an ideal world with no corruption, falseness,
and cheating. Now a day the world is full of corruption and bad news. Revenge
is booming. Learning to keep an open mind and communicating with the young generation
will bring our children together rather than keeping them apart.
The two generations have their own unique experiences and perspectives. They are certain opinions and points of view regarding various aspects of life such as marriage, career choices, and much more. Therefore, try to accept their point of view, and naturally, the gap will reduce.
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