I think the Generation Gap closed over the years. What was a small problem during the 50s grew into a giant chasm in the late 60s and early 70s, eventually expanding into a cultural revolution as well. However, momentum slowed during the 80s and 90s, as generation X, Y and Z melded together. We now have the advent of hip parents and grey-haired indie hipsters.
However, with technology, I think there is even more than a generation gap. I think there is a intra-generation gap as well. I perceive a big difference in behavior and information level between me and those five or ten years younger than me, and I can only imagine the gap between these kids and their parents. Digital-only Myspace friends, instant messaging, text dating . . . I am baffled by these things. I use Myspace for the same thing as everyone else: digitally stalking old friends and girlfriends.
Sunday, July 16, 2006
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