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Key differences in generation gap are usually seen in the following areas:

• Comfort with respect to use of technology/social media

• Experimentation with their bodies, such as tattoos and piercings

• Attitudes towards different races and groups

• Respect for the opinions and ways of life of others

• Moral values • Religious beliefs

• Political views • Work ethics

Generation gap becomes a serious problem when:

1. Conflict gets worse and conflict resolving skills are poor: If no peaceful resolution is reached,
there is bound to be disruption of communication and life in general. A calm, rational, and
smart approach is required to ensure that both individuals are satisfied with the outcome.

2. There is lack of adequate communication or significant difference in communication
styles: If the two people do not communicate openly or only talk aggressively when they

communicate, a peaceful resolution cannot be reached.

3. It results in a rift in familial relationships: Frequent fights and arguments cause a lot of
tension and the harmony of the home is lost.

4. There is a significant difference in work ethics: In this case, it becomes difficult to work together.

FOCUS TASK

Given here are a few situations. Select whose company—friends or parents—would you prefer in these
situations and explain why:

1. Going for a picnic ____________________________________________________________

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2. Going to the doctor ___________________________________________________________

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3. When you are feeling sad _______________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________

4. When your teacher scolds you __________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________

5. Travelling to a different city _____________________________________________________
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