1. Gap in Technology
Children are now more technology-savvy than their parents, who mostly have little time to consider the ever-evolving digital world and cope with it. As a result, in the teenage world, they struggle to stay up-to-date with the latest trends. There are many misunderstandings between a parent and a child due to the absence of digital information and parental control software. They are also unaware of the websites accessed by their children and can not track their online actions, which is a must in today’s technology-driven age.
2. Various Attitudes/Perspectives
Most parents do not foster children’s innovative ideas and opinions but rather force their traditional thinking on them. They have a straight face when talking to their children and do not reflect their emotions. Also, they yell at their kids and resort to physical punishment. Nagging and scolding them continuously makes them more irritable. Parents fail to see things from the viewpoint of youngsters, resulting in the broader generation gap.
3. Inadequate co-ordination
Considering the heavy workload and pressures in the workplace, parents find it difficult for their kids to take time off. Thanks to their long working hours, they spend very little time listening to and interacting with kids. As a result, kids stop sharing their school life or other daily activities with their parents and feel overlooked. Such variables form contact barriers between them.
4. Unrealistic Anticipations
Most of the time, parents have aspirations and hopes for their children. Although these expectations motivate children to do more, they feel insecure and take a toll on them with unrealistic ones. Children feel inadequate as parents nag and pressurize them when they are unable to reach the goals. This contributes to low self-esteem and self-criticism in them thus. While it is not easy to solve the problems between a parent and a child, if parents attempt to interact with children on a day-to-day basis, it can easily be overcome. To prevent any confrontations and retribution, it is easier to evaluate any circumstance and respond healthily. Organize family events such as a picnic, home gathering, or other fun outings, and spend your family’s quality time. Parents should allow them enough room so that kids can discuss their concerns with them honestly and appreciate their situation from their point of view.