Interview your parents and grandparents to ascertain the
generation gap between them and you .
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Yes of course there exists a generation gap between me and my parents. The age difference between us and our parents is roughly of 25 years and that is a long period of time. During this entire time, there are so many technological advancements, educations opportunities and society up-gradations(by this I mean that society becomes more liberal and less orthodox with time), that there is bound to be a difference in thinking and opinions between the two generations. It is an obvious phenomenon.
I constantly have had opinion differences with my parents and I'm sure I will have more of them in the coming times. But I have never seen it as a problem. My parents have always made it a point that everytime we have an argument regarding anything, they allow me to put forth my points and reasons to which they listen to very carefully and then they say whether they are for it or against it. When I was a teenager, the differences grew too much in number and I found every rule, every thing wrong and tried to go against it. When my parents would not allow me to have my way, I would become repulsive and sad because I thought that they are not understanding me (a very common problem with teenagers). But now when that phase is gone and maturity has started to get inside me, I look back and thank God that I had their strictness with me which has made me the person I am today. If they had let me have my way, I would have made way too many mistakes which would have caused irrecoverable damages.
So, in my viewpoint, every-time there occurs a difference of opinions between parents and children this is what must be done:
As a child, you must understand that your parents are your caretakers and well-wishers and are way more experienced and knowledgeable. So you must not be adamant and stubborn while asking for something and should try to respect what they say. If you really think that they are being over protective and not much practical, you should talk to them patiently and make them understand what do you think and why! I am sure if things are done in the right manner, you will get a way out. Sometimes when they do not say a yes, in spite of your efforts, you should obey them. They sure want the best for you.
As a parent, you must acknowledge the fact that your child has started thinking and having their own opinions which you must not try to reject instantly and must not impose your thoughts onto them. They may have different outlooks on different things which must be respected and given enough attention to. They have started taking on the world and it is very important for them to develop their discretion power. However, you must be cautious not to allow them something just because you love them. You have to say a NO when you know what they are demanding is not right.
Differences occur but both sides should follow a set of guidelines while moving forward with their decisions. Please mark the answer as the branliest