In order to keep up with our changing world, we should embrace
or at least learn to adjust in the constantly emerging evolution in technology.
Along with the advances in different fields, comes the obvious “conflict”
between the older generation and that of the young generation. Each one of us
is capable to adapt to change but individually, we possess differences in the
duration of how long we can cope or adjust (adjustment period) and the way of
thinking we have greatly influences how we can accept the progress which is
fast developing right in front of our eyes.
The Evolution of Technology Which brings Excitement to the Young
Young people in general are curious, enthusiastic individuals
who are excited with the possibility of exploring new concepts, and are great
in learning new technology faster compared to their older counterparts. They
can easily get their way into new gadgets even without trying it hard. I
believe that it is one major factor why the young generation can learn fast of
whatever you get to teach them- the
sense of enthusiasm and the prospect of gaining additional knowledge gets them
to be curious and up to their knees.
Globalization and the Older Generation
The older generation on the other hand, because they are used to
the traditional or conventional ways to find it difficult to cope up with the
constant progress in the world and would rather stick to the old ways than
being adjusted to a modern world which is way too fast for them. They are more
afraid of trying new things not because they are impatient but because for them,
these things are just for the “young” and couldn’t want to be involved in that
long period of adjustment again. They had learned enough during their lifetime,
they would often reason out and don’t have much time left to explore the new
world. There are also some older people who are quite open-minded and are also
in constant pursuit of new frontiers and thrilling discoveries – they are the
ones who always thirst for bright, new ideas and these include the visionaries
and those trendsetters who help revolutionize the world for a much comfortable
and conducive living environment for humankind.
How Do We Meet Half-way?
It’s not just in this evolution of globalization that brings
about this common dilemma of generation gap but also in other things such as following
certain conventional customs and traditions as well as beliefs which are handed
down to us by our ancestors. Parents and their offspring often encounter
misunderstandings along the way as the young generation is born into a much
modern world which contradicts the long-standing beliefs of their elderly.
Obedient children just follow their parents’ whim but occasionally question
many things because of these underlying contradictions and “polarities”. Children
and adults can learn from each other as they say and maybe that could be
applied to this so-called “gap”. Open-mindedness should be taken into careful
consideration as we get to gain knowledge each day of our lives. We can never
say we are too old to embrace and absorb something new or that we know all
things already. The young generation can help the older ones to appreciate the
value of accepting the new trends in society without over imposing them but
maybe it can be done in a more exciting and enriching way.
[ELIZABETH ESGUERRA CASTILLO]
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