Third Form Module One
Comment on the following picture. Complete the paragraph with 7 words in the box.
A generation gap is a popular term used to describe big ________________
between people of a younger generation and their elders. This can be defined as
occurring when older and younger people do not understand each other because
of their different experiences, opinions, habits and behaviour.
The generation gap is the constant struggle of the parents _________________
their kids from _______________ things that their own experiences and
______________ tell them is going to harm their kids. The kids on the other hand
try constantly to prove to the parents that they are equipped to take control of
their lives. Neither is wrong – they are both right in their own ________________.
The parents blinded by their love for the kids _________________ have their own
experiences replace the experiences of their kids. _______________,
the kids are convinced that their decisions are right and are based on current
situations that the parents may not necessarily be aware of.
Whereas / would rather / wisdom / differences / for / premise / doing / to prevent
GROUPWORK: 5 Tips to Bridge the Generation Gap Between Parents and Children!
Match the following paragraphs with their corresponding titles in the box.
A. Silence is golden sometimes B. Learn to accept C. Communicate constantly
D. Be open minded E. Listen and understand
①There cannot be more truth to this than the fact that ②Open mindedness means widening your
communication plays an important role in bridging gaps not horizons. When horizons are widened and we
only between parents and children but also every relationship open the doors and windows of our heart, we
that we can think of. When we communicate respectfully with look at things with a new perspective. This helps
our children, we are letting them know that we are willing to us understand why what is being said is actually
do all it takes to lessen the age gap and understand things said. This is very important if we want to
from their point of view. understand our children’s priorities and habits.
③ It takes a lot of effort to understand the
younger generation. We have to first accept
that we lived in a different world. For us, that ④We as parents sometimes tend to talk too idealistic.
was an ideal world with less corruption, less We will have to stop that. We will have to learn to listen,
hypocrisy, less cheating and less of every bad and then to understand. Giving lectures all the time is not
thing we see so much increased now. at all a good idea.
But then, we will have to accept today’s times
too, especially the fact that all is not all that ⑤Yes, sometimes, we have to learn to be silent too. We
bad. And then we have to make the effort to have to let our children voice their opinions and listen to
understand and accept our children’s what they are saying, without interrupting them. Let’s
perspectives and priorities. That is a big step we practice what we have always preached.
can take towards bridging the generation gap.
These tips are meant to help parents overcome problems with their children.
Can you think of 5 tips for the children to solve generation gap problems? Let’s suggest 5 titles for our paragraphs.
