Parents vs. Children

            It is no question that our society had a major shift. Technology has changed the world and the way people live. New generations have the opportunity to experience a new way of interacting with each other. We are able to see a gap between parents and children when it comes to childhood. Why is it too different?

            First of all, we, children need no much effort to get what we want, sometimes to get a new mobile device or clothes, it is as simple as ask for it. Back in our parents’ times, things were nothing like that, some of them had to work for what they wanted or needed. They got what they could afford.

            Chores were like an after school job. Saying, ‘I have plans’ or ‘I’m too tired’ was no excuse for skipping their chores. When our parents were growing up, housework were a part-time job. If they lived in that house, then they helped out. Nowadays, kids come up with all kinds of excuses to justify why they cannot do their chores.

            Playing outside was one of the easiest ways to keep kids occupied. However, children at this time could not care less about being outside. Most of us spend our days locked in our rooms playing video games, texting or uploading photos to social networks.

            Another aspect to mention is that safety were not a matter of life and death. Our parents were not too much worry about playing safe, being near home with their friends, they could be two blocks away and their parents would not say a word as long as they get home for lunch or dinner on time. Nowadays, an item to bear in mind is where kids are, what they are doing, and who they might be with. Parents got an eye on them most of the time.

            One last allusion to the topic is friendship and communication. These two were way different for our parents than they are for us now. There was no texting, Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. If they wanted to tell their friends something, they would call them or write letters. Friendship and communication were not all through a phone or computer. Our parents went out with their friends and enjoyed face-to-face talks and adventure.

            With all that being said, we can learn a thing or two from our parents. Childhood has changed for many people. Our parents’ childhoods were a lot more spontaneous than ours. Their memories would never be forgotten, not because they were posted online, but because they had a great time.