Essay On Generation Gap

Chapter 2
The Generation Gap- causes and effects and how the parents can bridge the gap and reconnect with their children
Communicating with your 21st century child can go a long way in bridging the existing generational gap that has put serious strains on the family bond. The age difference between the parent and child, alone, can create arguments on virtually any issue and the more understandings we have about each other, the more we can tackle the root-causes of such issues. There are basically three reasons why generational gaps exist between parents and 21st century children, these are;
- Insufficient time for communication,
- Parents wanting to exercise absolute control over their children, and
- Generational misunderstandings.
Insufficient

Parents may discuss the same issues with their children, over and over again, but in a different way , with the purpose of bringing all th0ughts together and then reframe it , to achieve a common ground. Communication breakdown occurs when parents and their children do not want to shift ground, probably because of “ego” problems.
Parents need to watch out for the symptoms of overtly dysfunction symptoms in their kids , such symptoms must be handled with care , in order to avoid a complete communication breakdown.
One of the most important ways of avoiding complete communication breakdown between parents and children is that parents must not react violently when they are hurt. Even when the child locks himself or herself in the bedroom, the parent should ask for a minute to talk to them. Never tell a 21st century child that he or she is making you stressed out and frustrated, rather, tell the child that you are ready to help him or her get through the current challenges.
Always keep in mind as a parent that children learn how to communicate by watching their parents . Parents who communicate openly and effectively will eventually have children who are not afraid to do the same. When children feel like parents pay attention to them, their self-esteem are incredibly