Generation Gap
Many people think that generation gap is the problem of today’s generation or what we call as generation next, but basically this problem is prevailed from ancient period. From ancient times, the question continues about how to develop the harmony between the thoughts of two generation. In olden days, it was believed that due to long time leap, there might be huge difference in the thoughts of two generation. But nowadays, in this scientific age, changes occur in every five to ten years. The new thoughts and theories have resulted in the difference in the thoughts of same generation.
Many scholars have stated their statements about generation gap. According to them, if one wants to live in today’s world, then it is essential to follow the vision, viewpoint of the new generation about scientific development. The old generation does not have the foresight which the new generation has about some current subjects. The new generation is always in contact with internet and mobiles which keep them updated about the current and modern information.
Today, it is seen that, instead of two generations, the generation gap has seized itself between the people of same generation. There is wide difference in the thoughts of students of first year and last year of medical, engineering or any other technical field. The reason behind this is that many new inventions and discoveries takes place thus updating these technical courses every month. Today is the age of computer and electronics. These two fields are developing rapidly. Electronic equipments like computers and mobiles are coming up with advanced technical developments every six months. Due to these scientific and technical changes, the generation gap is seen among people of same generation.
Currently, the syllabus, the pattern of teaching and study of all students, right from nursery to college is changing according to time. Along with studies, the impact of atmosphere in the school and colleges is seen on eating habits and upbringing of children.In such a situation, the parents find themselves incapable of teaching their children and there arises the problem of generation gap between parents and their children.The old generation requires more time to adopt the new technical and scientific developments. Sometimes they find it impossible to adopt these changes. It is seen that in many banks and other financial sectors, the manual work has been replaced by computers. This has resulted in many new facilities like anywhere banking, internet banking etc. Computerization has been easily adopted by the employees of new generation and they are able to handle the constant changes which take place in the software and hardware easily. But the employees, who have done manual work, find it difficult to work on computers. In such situation, the new generation treats the old generation as backward and again the issue of generation gap comes into picture.
To reduce this generation gap, one should have the capability to work one level ahead of his original working standard. Secondly, if due to some reasons, our progress is impossible, then this should decrease our satisfaction and happiness and this can happen only if our mind is stable.Experience is very important in relations, business, and service and in all sectors. The experienced person may not have the scientific and technical knowledge, but even then his work experience in his working area has its own importance. Due to this the new generation should not hesitate to respect the experienced person and have their guidance as and when required.
In this age of competition, every youngster is running in the race of moving forward. While running in this modern race, he even neglects the old generation. The new generation is tilted more towards new scientific experiments, use of modern machines and adoption of western culture. The craze of western culture in the new generation is due to television, and internet. It is true that, the television and internet plays an important role in keeping the modern generation updated and enable their development through the positive aspects of these amenities. But the misuse of these technologies can result in complete destruction of modern generation.
Thus, it is seen that there are both good and bad aspects between the new and old generation. The question arises that how to develop harmony between these two generation. Spirituality can be the answer to this question. It is seen that the thoughts of the individuals who are spiritual and the same time eager to acquire modern knowledge are more mature and different from those who are not spiritual. Spirituality and meditation can definitely bring the changes in the thoughts of people of any age.
It is required that the old generation should take some steps in order to make the new generation cultured and well mannered. The atmosphere of the home should be friendly and spiritual. It is the duty of the family members to create such pleasant and holy atmosphere. Every member of the family should utter the name of God as per his or her capability and time and should practice meditation in order to keep the home a happy place to dwell. If both the generation have affection for each other then it becomes easy for the new generation to accept the guidance of old generation.
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