We often hear the word “generation gap” but most of the time we fail to understand the actual meaning of it. A generation gap is really a topic of concern in today’s era. Almost every family suffers from this problem. In today’s world, the generation gap can be seen even in the difference of ten years of the age gap. Since the generation gap is a serious issue to be known and discussed therefore here we’re proceeding with this topic.
Generation: The word “generation” has been originated from the Latin word “generare” which was later taken as “generate” which means “to create or produce”. Generate is a verb whereas generation is a noun.
Gap: gap literally means “a space or interval” or “a break in continuity.
Generation Gap is a term given to the gap or age difference between two sets of people; the young people and their elders, especially between children and their parents. Everything is influenced with the change of time- the age, the culture, mannerism and morality. This change affects every one. Generation gap is an endless social phenomenon. Every generation lives at a certain time under certain circumstances and conditions. So, all generations have their own set of values and views. Every generation wants to uphold the principles they believe in. This is a problem that has continued for ages.
Here are a few causes of the generation gap between parents and child:
- Lack Of Understanding.
- Mistakes Are Rarely Tolerated.
- Children Are Expected To Be What Their Parents Want.
4.Too Many Comparisons. - Not Enough Interaction.
Here are a few tips to help bridge the generation gap between parents and their children:
- Keep An Open Mind.
- Communicate
- Listen
- Understand
- Unconditional Love
- Compromise
Nothing can be as beautiful as a parent-child relationship in the world. It should be nurtured very delicately and so it is important to bridge the gap between the two generations. It is time to realize that neither is completely right nor wrong. Both the generations have to develop more understanding and acceptance for each other. Having a dialogue with each other calmly, with the idea of sorting out conflict amicably in ideas, changing their mindset for each other and coming to a middle ground can be the most helpful instrument in bridging the gap between the two generations.
Generation gap occurs because society is constantly changing. It is the responsibility of both the generations to fill this gap with love, affection and trust. Both the generations should have mutual respect for the views and opinions that they uphold and advance cautiously with the development of the society.