Generation Gap

As we move into the 21st century it may appear the generation gap widens.Stress and media exageration plays a big part in promoting this gap.Along with this comes the emotional baggage most teenagers carry with them as the move towards adulthood.Many teenagers feel aleinated from parents because of the difference in things like music, youthfull jargon and the difference in life in the present times.The music gap began in the 60s and continues to this present day.Teenagers unite together and promote their own opinions which can be wrong at times but it is also up to the parents to listen to what their teen is saying.It’s a two-way street.Finance plays a big part in dividing the family.Pressures mount when costs have to be met.This can be overcomed by sitting down together and laying the facts out.This way the teenager feels included in the family decisions.Modern Technology has its pitfalls.Many older people didn’t learn about computing and it can be quite overwhelming for them.Us teens are always rushing thru our work and this can cause the feeling that we know more than our parents.Cellphones and the way we use them so effortlessly is another factor.I can only go by the way my family relates to eachother.Yes we do have our disagreements and we do think in different time spheres, but we love and respect eachother.This is vital: to keep the communication open.To be reddy to discuss things rationally and to listen to what the other person is saying.All gaps in life can be bridged.It is a work in progress.