Generational Divides: Bridging the Gap
Generational divides are nothing new. Very few of us over a certain age haven’t shaken our heads and wondered, “what is going on with the younger generation?”. And conversely, there are very few young adults who haven’t told their parents or grandparents that “you just don’t understand us.”. And it has gotten even worse as our culture has become increasingly youth-obsessed and afraid of aging. It’s almost as if younger people think that age is a disease you can catch. So, what can be done to bridge the generational divides, and how can different age groups embrace their differences and actually learn from each other? Fortunately, there are organizations dedicated to changing this dynamic and bringing seniors and younger people together. FirstLantic highlights two non-profits that are determined [...]