Generation Gap
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And I stand here to discuss this ever debatable talk.
One of the important problems of all times is the generation gap. Adults mentality is different from teenagers. They are the children of two epochs with different views on various subjects. Because of this parents and children sometimes argue with each other.
Some people believe that teenagers today are generally rude, lazy and ill-behaved. Other people, however, think that teenagers are not so bad.
The disparity in views, outlooks, lifestyle, values and perception of parents or the older generation on the other, results in the generation gap. The youngster lot wants to stay out for late night parties and believe in the philosophy of leading a merry life. They want to keep in tune with the overhanging world of fashion and believe in dressing up in the latest outfits. Some of these trendy cloths outrage the modesty of parents. The taste in music as well as lifestyle also differs vastly from the older to younger generation. The old age tradition values of respect for elders and love and attention for youngsters are being eroded and slogans like free expressions are being put forth by the younger generation. From a myth, generation gap is becoming reality.
Some people dont want to understand modern views, ideals and system of values. They say that teenagers are cruel, brutal, heartless and rude. Yes, today new generation “plays” with smoking, drugs and alcohol, but this doesnt mean that all teens are really bad!
On the other hand, today many elderly people look at the world with new
eyes. Moreover, they try to understand teenagers problems and solve them.
In most cases “new generation” doesnt understand their parents and becomes depressed because of this. To protest against it, teens can shock people around them. Thats why it is considered that teens today are lazy and ill-behaved. Elderly people usually compare their childhood and youth with present, they are always talking about “the good old days”.
People are said to become wiser with age. Sometimes it is true and sometimes it is not. I think that you can meet a wise man among the old as often as among the young. It is wrong that when wisdom always comes in old age. Sometimes when we talk to adults, they listen only to their own point of view. Thats why some teens dont like to talk to adults.
as I said in beginning it is a talk of past that continues till now..what changes each day is its face .from grudges to understanding at present.and hope the relations improve for better but comparisons would only worsen it