Generation gap

Difference of opinions between generations An Iranian woman reading a book while her son uses a mobile phone A generation gap or generational gap is a difference of opinions and outlooks between one generation and another. These differences may relate to beliefs, politics, language, work, demographics and values. These differences can cause misunderstandings, disagreements, and difficulties in intergenerational relationships. History John Protzko and Jonathan Schooler report that since 624 BC people have complained about the decline of the present generation of youth compared to earlier generations. They call this the "kids these days effect". Early sociologists such as Karl Mannheim noted differences across generations in how the youth transits into adulthood, and studied the ways in which generations separate themselves from one another, in the home and in social situations and areas (such as churches, clubs, senior centers, and youth centers). The sociological theory of a generation gap first came to light in the 1960s, when the younger generation (later known as baby boomers) seemed to differ in matters their parents had previously believed in terms of music, values, government