Generation Gap 关于代沟的英语作文观点及阐述
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Generation Gap
Generation gap refers to the distance and contradiction between the
old and the young because of lack mutual understanding. It is a
common issue around the world, and if not properly settled, it will
lead to serious social problems.
Most sociologists believe that generation gap, in fact, reflects
the different value sysytems supported by the old and the young.
Generation gap may result from different attitude toward the
constant changes of the world. Generally speaking, the old people
tend to stick to traditional principles and beliefs and thus they
are reluctant to embrace new ideas and new things; while the young
generation is always keeping pace with fashion and changes of the
world and views the old generation as outdated, stubborn and odd.
And under most circumstances, there lacks a mutual respect and
communication between the two generations, which will result in
difference, disagreement, confrontation and even hostility withi
n families.
Geneartion gap is natural, but should be paid considerable
attention to. If we are unable to deal with it smartly, it will
only deepen the misunderstanding between the young and the old, and
consequently it will devastate the social and domestic relations
and disturb the social orders.
Views on Styles of
Living
Some people enjoy living together with their parents after they
have grown up. They hold the opinion because, living with their
parents, they can take better care of their parents and vice versa.
Meanwhile, they can turn to their parents for help if they get into
trouble or have some difficulties. To them, life in a big family
seems to be more enjoyable than in a small family.
Others, however, prefer to live separately. They cherish the idea
to be independent of their parents, seek more freedom and wish to
have a place of their own, in which they can do what they like.
Besides, they don’t want to be overprotected by their parents but
long for a chance to face the society by themselves, no matter what
it is.
As to me, I like an independent life style in spite of the fact
that I love my parents. Different generations have different life
styles and values. What one generation likes may not be another
generation’s fondness. Living separately, each generation can enjoy
different values. In addition, by leading an independent life, I
can train my character and develop my own ability to deal with
things encountered in my life.
Smooth Away Generation Gap
Nowadays there is often a lack of understanding between parents and
children. As children grow, they turn bit by bit away from their
parents. And a generation gap is formed. What accounts for
this?
First of all, owing to their different age, experience and way of
thinking, they have different tastes. Children enjoy pop music,
dance and fashion clothes. They like travelling around and try
everything new. On the contrary, parents enjoy a quiet and peaceful
life. They hesitate to accept the new. They want their children
always to study at home. Second, parents and children misunderstand
each other too much. Parents think that their children are always
young and need protection. They always find faults with their
children. But childern pay little attention to their parents’
advice. They regard their parents as something out-of-date and
burdensome. They have already grown up. Wthat they need is
independence not protection.
To smooth away generation gap, for parents, they should treat the
children as their friends rather than small babies. They should pay
more attention to their concerns, interests, feelings and thoughts.
For children, they should respect their parents and know that they
need, indeed, their parents’ advice and help.
代沟
代沟是指由于缺乏相互了解的古老而年轻的距离和矛盾。世界各地的，这是一个常见的问题，如果不妥善解决，将导致严重的社会问题。
大多数社会学家认为，代沟，其实反映不同的价值sysytems的古老而年轻的支持。代沟，可能会导致不同的态度的不断变化的世界。一般来说，老人们总是倾向于坚持传统的原则和信念，因此，他们是不愿意接受新的思想和新的东西，而年轻的一代总是紧跟时尚和世界的变化，并认为，老一代过时的，固执和奇数。在大多数情况下，两代之间的差异，分歧，对立，甚至在家庭中的敌意，这将导致缺乏相互尊重和沟通。
Geneartion差距是很自然的，但应相当注意。如果我们是无法处理的，聪明的，它只会加深年轻人和老年人之间的误会，因此它会摧毁社会和家庭的关系，扰乱社会秩序。
文体生活的意见
有些人喜欢与父母生活在一起后，他们已经长大了。他们持这样的观点，因为与父母同住，他们可以更好地照顾他们的父母，反之亦然。同时，他们可以把他们的父母的帮助，如果他们遇到麻烦或有一定的困难。对他们来说，生活在一个大家庭中，似乎比在一个小的家庭会更愉快。
然而，其他人宁愿分开居住。他们珍惜的想法是独立的，他们的父母，寻求更多的自由，希望有自己的地方，他们可以做他们喜欢什么。另外，他们不想被他们的父母过度保护，但长期自己机会面对社会，不管它是什么。
至于我，我喜欢独立的生活方式，尽管在事实上，我爱我的父母。不同年代有不同的生活方式与价值观念。什么样的一代人喜欢的是一代又一代的喜爱。分开居住，每一代人可以享受不同的值。此外，由一个独立的生活，我可以训练我的性格和发展自己的能力，处理在我的生活中遇到的事情。
消除代沟
如今，经常有父母与子女之间缺乏了解。随着孩子的成长，他们把位按位远离他们的父母。代沟的形成。什么理由呢？
首先，由于各自不同的年龄，经验和思维方式，他们有不同的口味。孩子们喜欢流行音乐，舞蹈和时尚的衣服。他们喜欢四处旅游，一切新的尝试。相反，父母享受一个平静的生活。他们毫不犹豫地接受新的。他们总是希望自己的孩子在家中学习。其次，家长和孩子相互误解太多。家长认为自己的孩子是永远年轻，需要保护。他们总能找到与他们的孩子的故障。但是，幼儿教育很少关注父母的忠告。他们认为他们的父母的东西的日期和沉重的负担。他们都已经长大了。
Wthat他们需要的是独立，不是保护。
为了消除代沟，父母，他们应该把孩子当成自己的朋友，而不是小婴儿。他们应该更加重视他们的关注，兴趣，情感和思想。事实上，对于孩子来说，他们应该尊重他们的父母，知道他们需要父母的忠告和帮助。
A few years ago it was fashionable to speak of a generation gap.
Parents complained that children didn't show them proper respect
and obedience, while children complained that their parents didn't
understand them at all. Many critics argue that it is built into
the fabric of our society.
One cause of the generation gap is the opportunity that young
people have to choose their own life. In traditional socieries,
children live in the same area as their parents, marry people their
parents know and approve of, and often continue the family
occupation. In our society, people often move out of the home at an
early age, marry or live with people their parents have never met,
and choose occupations that are rather different.
In our upwardly mobile society, parents often expect their
children to be better than them. However, these ambitions for their
children are another cause of the division between them. Often they
discover that they have very little in common.
Finally, the speed of change in our society is another cause of
it. In a traditional culture, people are valued for their wisdom,
but in our society the knowledge of a lifetime may become out of
date. The young and the old seem to live in two very different
worlds, separated by different skills and abilities.
No doubt, the generation gap will continue to be a feature of our
life for some time to come. Its causes are rooted in the freedoms
and opportunities of our society, and in the rapid pace at which
society changes.
我们这一代与上一代的不同在于：
（1）我们都接受了比较好的教育，而父母则很多没有
（2）我们喜欢流行音乐和
计算机等等，父母不喜欢
（3）我们的生活压力比较大，而父母的并不大
The principal differences between my generation and my parents‘
generation are in how they relate to others。 My generation is more
tolerant of other people‘s choices， less concerned about what
others think， and more self－centered。
My parents‘ generation has stricter standards about what kinds of
behavior are acceptable。 They sometimes have a hard time accepting
the fact that other people may have different ideas about what‘s
right and what‘s wrong。 My generation thinks people should have a
lot of choices。 For example， they choose whom they want to live
with， whether or not to have children， whether or not to practice a
particular religion， and what to do for a living。
My parents （generation is much more concerned about what other
people think of them。 Many grew up in tightly knit communities
where people knew each other‘s families。 Fitting in meant that you
had to act a certain way。 Many of my generation grew up in loosely
knit communities， where we only knew about our closest neighbors。
We didn‘t care what the rest of the community thought of us。 Also，
we were a very rebellious generation and often did things just to
shock people。
Wherever we grew up， most of my generation didn‘t have to worry
about having enough to eat or a roof over our heads。 My parents‘
generation did。 They grew up during the Great Depression， when many
people were poor。 For this reason， my parents didn‘t have time to
analyze their feelings or think about their inner selves。 They were
too busy trying to get by。 Children of my generation were well
taken care of by their parents。 Because of that， we had time to
think about ourselves and our place in the universe。 As adults，
many of us have continued to be self－absorbed。 We join health clubs
to be perfect in body and go into therapy to be perfect in mind。
When I think about our actions， it seems that my parents‘
generation is more 'outer' directed and my generation is more
'inner directed。'
