GENERATION GAP

It is often claimed that teenagers and their parents have big differences and misunderstandings. This can be defined as a generation gap. My parents are open to my personality and accept me for who I am. They are also not overly conservative and protective.

But the thing that really gets in my hair is that they don't respect my privacy. They constantly nag me about chores and homework, claim that I don't study enough, and complain that I spend too much time online. Due to parents' limited knowledge of the current world, there are many areas of misunderstanding. Parents may impose their ideas on their children, and they are unaware of modern technology. Furthermore, as each generation has a predetermined mindset, parents may have distinct perspectives or beliefs.

The first step in bridging the gap between teenagers and parents is communication, which is crucial to doing so. Besides, both parties should change their attitudes and stop criticizing each other. Unfortunately, both parents and children share equal blame for this gap. Parents should be aware of their children's lifestyles and should make an effort to spend lots of time together.

By Issra Chebel

Third Form Sciences

Sidi Zid's Secondary School

2022-2023