Generations then and now

Times keep changing which simultaneously changes the attitudes of the fast growing generation. Some changes are appreciable while some are intolerable.

There was a time when parents used to tell and we used to obey. No question of why? Where? When? Just shake our head and do what is told. But it is not the same now. We have to think twice before we tell something to the present kids and it takes for them sometimes to decide whether they have to do or not.

In my time, which is years ago most of things were gender biased. Girls were denied freedom. Priorities were more for the boys than the girl in all fields be it education, social or cultural. Accolades for them on winning. Thanks to Almighty as my parents were totally against this. When a girl attains maturity she is prohibited from doing many things. They were forced to wear dresses below knee level, no more sitting beside boys above their age, talking with boys are being restricted .

Though these kind of things were found strange, it resulted in less crimes, more safety for women and above all we were respected. Contrary to what is happening now. The present scenario has completely changed. Now-a-days, in no time a boy and girl get close and everything is over between them. When we question them, tap comes the answer "you are still in old generation ".

Children now are more studious. They try to carry on many activities on par along with their studies. Be it music, dance, karate or any kind of martial arts or sports etc... some of them show their full potential in these skills. This being the reason why competition toughens among today's generation. In the yesteryear we can rarely find one with an extra talent. If the child is bright he will move only into studies no other activities.

Their was a time when children was engrossed in studies only. Today children are much interested in making a fortune for themselves, apart from their academic career.

Children are ambitious. The other day my friends son told me, he and his classmates are planning for part time jobs in Textile shops or Foot wear shops. When I asked him "Where is the time?" as his college working hours are 9.00a.m. to 4.00p.m. He retorted saying "working hours in this places are from 5.00p.m. to 9.00p.m." which means immediately after college time gets over. And an important thing he put to my notice "5.00p.m. to 9.00p.m. we are in our mobiles".

Which means they planned to use this quality time for financial gains. My next question was 'Why you need a job when your parents are paying your hostel and mess fees". The spontaneous reply was "the money we earn will be saved for outing and picnics."

The only privilege that we got after the covid left us is - people learnt to explore, to find new destinations, to travel afar - which means, travel became their main priority.

Present generation doesn't have the patience to listen to us. When trying to explain something new to them, while trying to give them some advice or ask them for some clarity, they become restless and their facial expressions will force us from stopping to give further advice. In earlier years, as children we used to ask for opinions and advice from the elders in the family which is a rare sight to be seen now.

Rarely do we find a child without a smart phone. They are updated with all the latest news in this era of advanced technologies. While some have misused this opportunity some have proved themselves to benefit from this latest technologies. Changes should always be for good and not for destruction .

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