It took me quite a lot of time to figure out a reason for generation gap, especially in the Indian context, but I believe, I have found one strong reason.
Guess who the culprit is :: Anyones guess...The new thought process. And who instilled it ? Books !!!
Most of you who studied the CBSE syllabus as kids would remember the first page of the science textbook. That page (after or before) Gandhiji's talisman!!! Yesss...That one page is the culprit !!!
It spoke of rational thinking, questioning the facts, questioning the age old beliefs, applying ones own sense of reason to every decision before implementing it !!!
On the contrary, many in the earlier generation believe in giving instructions. Mere set of commands. They expect the young ones to agree, to abide, and ask no questions. But, how on earth do they expect the same child to forget the instinct which has been so carefully ingrained in him by the very best educational system. He would accept to all that you say, provided you give him a reason. The youngster - his heart and mind, now demand - facts, which are substantiated with convincing reasoning. Once the youngster has thought through the reasoning, his mind goes through its fair share of interpretations.
At this point in time, after giving the young man his due hearing, the older generation can scream "generation gap"...But until then...I'd merely call the whole idea hypocracy !!! Books should preach that which the generation follows :) !!! Ain't I right ??
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