This document defines and discusses the concept of a generation gap. It notes that a generation gap refers to differences in opinions and values between generations, especially between youth and their parents/grandparents. The document then discusses what is typically considered a generation in terms of years (around 25 years), lists common generations (Traditionalist, Baby Boomer, Gen X, Gen Y, Millennial), and identifies some common causes of generation gaps including differences in lifestyles, communication issues, and lack of shared experiences between generations. It also discusses some effects of generation gaps and ways to help prevent them, such as parents spending more time with their children and trying to understand modern youth culture.

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PRESENTATION ON
inter Generational GAP
SUBMITTED BY-
SUNIL KUMAR SODHY
SPUP, JODHPUR

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What is Generation Gap?
A generation gap or generational
gap, is a difference of opinions
between one generation and ano-
ther regarding beliefs, politics, or
values. In today's usage, "genera-
tion gap" often refers to a perceiv
ed gap between younger people
and their parents and/or grandpar
ents.

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How many years is a generation gap
In general we think of a generation being about
25 years - from the birth of a parent to the birth
of a child. We also generally accept that the length
of a generation in earlier periods of history was
closer to 20 years when humans mated younger
and life expectancies were shorter.

6. What Generations Exist
The four generations that could be present are the
following:
I. Traditionalist(born before 1946)
II. Baby Boomers(born between 1946 and 1964)
III. Generation X(born between 1964 and 1970s)
IV. Generation Y(born between 1970 and 1994)
V. Millennial- A person reaching young adulthood
around the year 2000.
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Reasons for Generation Gap
 Parents do not treat their kids as their age.
 Accusing each other at every topic.
 Unnecessary worry of the parents about their kids.
 Difference between their ideas.
 Expectations of the parents from their children.
 Parents are not aware about the modern world.

8. Causes of Generation Gap Between
Parents & Children
1. Lack of time spent together
2. Lack of good communication
3. Excessive control over the
children
4. Difference in lifestyles
5. Difference in personalities
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14. People’s point of view about Generation
Gap
It's natural that we often feel closer to distant generations t
han to the generation immediately preceding us.
It is due to the western culture.
It is due to the busy parents.
It is due to the lack of education.
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15. EFFECT OF GENERATION GAP
 As teens grow up they experience conflict and adopt
values different from those held by their parents and
develops unfavorable attitude toward the adults.
 The teenage is closely connected to making important
life decision, like career path.
 Difficulties in relationship with parents may lead to suc
h serious problems as drinking alcohol or drug abuse.
 Decrease in social values overtime.
 Youth is the constructor of the future. Generation Gap
causes psychological distress and differences among th
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How to Prevent It.
 Parents should develop ethical value system.
 Parents should become ideal.
 Parents should give them time.
 Don’t make extra expectations.
 Watch them about their society.
 Don’t criticize at their failure.
 Parents should try to mix with
contemporary culture.

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Conclusion
Neither parents or children are alone responsible.
Spend time with each other as more as possible.
This happens due to change of generation.
Parents should be aware about their children.
This can be decreased by little compromise of both.

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