Tradition against
Modernity/ Generation Gap
(By –ABC)
‘Every generation
wants regeneration.’
Generation
gap refers to the differences in actions, beliefs, interests and opinions that
exist between individuals from different generations. In other words we can say
that tradition and modernity are two terms used to express a whole range of
difference between distant development stages in a society. The young teenagers
do not know about the tradition and various customs. They only know about using
mobiles, computers and laptops etc. Traditions will always refer to the ways of
the past and the modernity to what is happening at the moment or will soon
happen. Hence, it is quite natural for elders to lean towards traditions where
as young people usually propagate modernity as the better option. The young
generation do not spend time with family. In this modern era, the teenagers do
not obey the advice given by their elders. In olden days kids used to grow in a
joint family system, they were more respectful towards their parents and elder
persons in the family. Now, things have changed. We hardly see kids with that
kind of lore and affection for other family members. They do not spend time in
studies. They wear fashionable dresses, have stylish hairstyles and argue with
their parents. Traditional approach represents ethics, religion and widely
acceptable behavioural patterns. Young people tend to stray from path, praising
the modern, liberal ways above the traditional. We should not forget our
tradition and values. My last message to all the teenagers is that tradition
and customs are very important in our life. Change is the law of nature but
always remember that ‘Old is Gold.’
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