This document discusses generational gaps and differences between generations. It defines generations as the Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, and Generation Z based on their birth years. Generational gaps can cause issues like lack of respect between younger and older family members and differences in views on technology and work ethic. To help bridge these gaps, the document recommends listening without judgment, helping older family members learn new technology, and explaining your perspective while also listening to others.

1. Generation
Gap

2. According to Dictionary.com
A generation is the term of years,
roughly 30 among human beings,
accepted as the average period
between the birth of parents and
the birth of their offspring.

3.  I don’t think so!!

4. A Generation Gap is
: the differences in
opinions expressed by
members of two
different generations.

6. TYPES OF GENERATIONS

8. The Greatest Generation
Born Before 1928.
Present Age in 2017: 90-102 years

10. The Silent Generation
Born: 1928-1945
Present Age in 2017: 72-89 years

11. Baby Boomers

13. The Baby Boomers
Born:1946-1964
Present Age in 2017: 53-71 years

15. Generation X
Born: 1965-1980
Present Age In 2017: 37-52 years

17. The Millennial Generation
Born:1981-1997
Present Age In 2017:20-36 years

19. Generation Z- Born after 1997
Present Age In 2017: 20 years &
younger

21. Generation Gap issues

22. Differences and disconnect
between generations, can
result in a variety of issues,
such as miscommunication
and family strife. Other issues
include:

23. Generational issues
Parental Respect
Respect for one's elder family
members has undergone a
transformation in the last 50
years.

24. Younger parents, particularly
those in their early 20's, have a
tendency to treat children with
more equality than the baby
boomer or traditionalist
generation.

25. The Technology Gap
Cell phones. Smartphones.
Computers. Your child's toys are
likely to even be electronic in nature,
such as computer games to teach
letters and numbers.

26.  Work ethic and educational goals
Today's generation strives to be successful but
wants instant gratification. Younger family
members can become "permanent students",
seeking more and more education.

27. How to bridge the
gap

28.  Listen to each family member's
perspective to start bridging the gap
and allow opinions to be expressed
without judgment.

29.  Assist older family members in learning the
new lingo and technology, so they do not
feel lost, which might contribute to
misunderstandings and arguments.

30.  Explain your intentions but do not
compromise your beliefs, always
listen to what the older generation
has to say, even if you do not agree.
Most just want their voice to be
heard.