Generation gap mostly refers to differences between people of younger generation and their elders, especially between children and their parents. Generation gap is a sort of social phenomenon in China. In recent years, generation gap has mattered more than it has before. Elder generation can not understand younger generation at all. They often have fierce crash on perspective, value and belief they firmly believe respectively. So what are those factors to drive generation gap deeper?

First and foremost, I believe that it is due to the background where people grew up differently. To the elder generation as my parents’ generation, they grew up through a hard life condition. Because of low living standard, they were diligent and hard-working to do everything, trying to save as well trying to pinch and scrape. In addition, they grew up along with big family many brothers and sisters. They would definitely think of others more than themselves especially when they were making decisions not to bother others or when they would like to share food and happiness with. In contrast, my generation grew up at much better economic situation. We do not really worry about the food and accommodation, but consider more healthy food and cozy living apartment. In our view, when we are doing something, we do not try to save or keep, even money. Owning to “family plan, one family one kid”, my generation mostly grew up alone. Some became spoiled and liked to command parents to do what they wanted. To some extent, we all have some selfish and self-center attitude. So those different backgrounds will reflect on our opinion and belief that are quite different from elders.

Another reason for generation gap comes from family traditional culture. Parents can not be challenged or child should be obeyed to parents unconditionally. Unfortunately, we never recognize it. We see it as a stubborn rule that no longer works in modern society. Also we are likely to challenge the parenting from elder generation, which widens the generation gap.

As for me, I am not blind to see generation gap but positive to solve it. Keeping good communication is a key to bridge generation gap. So keeping a happy and harmonious is not beyond reach.