10 WAYS TO BRIDGE THE GENERATION GAP BETWEEN YOU AND YOUR FATHER

10 WAYS TO BRIDGE THE GENERATION GAP BETWEEN YOU AND YOUR FATHER


Generation gap could be defined as the lack of communication between two generations. This could occur due to the difference in tastes, opinions, habits, etc. It often targets parents and children. There happens to be a lack of understanding between the two which leads to this situation called generation gap. Generation gap can occur between mother and child and also father and child. Here we deal with the latter part. If you too feel that there exists a generation gap between you and your father, then this article could surely help you bridge it…

10. COMMUNICATE

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Communication is the initial step which you need to take in order to bridge this generation gap. The lack of communication between you and your father is an obvious reason for this. You need to be on talking grounds with your father. Speak to him about anything you feel like be it your daily routine or any latest updates in your life. Start with it and you’ll see how with the due course of time you and father will become attached. There will be a feeling of openness amongst the two.

9. SPEND MORE TIME TOGETHER

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Irrespective of whether you enjoy your dad’s company or not, try spending more quality time with him. He might happen to be an introvert sort of a person but you could still try to make him feel comfortable with you. You can go for a football match or whichever sport your dad is fond of or you could join for an evening walk or perhaps a round of jogging in the morning. This will make you as well as your father enjoy each other’s company and will somewhere help you in bridging the distance created between you two.

8. SHOW GENUINE GESTURES

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This is for sure an effective method. Many a times gestures succeed in being more effective as compared to words. For this you can gift your dad anything of his choice on his birthday or maybe father’s day. Try saving your pocket money for the same. In fact there doesn’t have to be an occasion you could to do the same on any ordinary day. We’re not talking of the expensive gift items because even the smallest thing gifted by you to him will melt his heart.

7. SHARE YOUR PROBLEMS

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Your dad might not necessarily be the problem solving types, but an attempt from your side can make him realize how you feel about him. If you share your problems with him he might help you out of it too. There might come some scolding or harsh words too but at the end of the day he is your guardian he’ll always be by your side.

6. RESPECT HIM

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From our childhood itself we are taught to respect our elders but somehow as we grow up we seem to forget this preaching. Despite this parents always deserve respect, don’t forget that you owe your life to them. Therefore showing respect towards your father will make him feel good .Everyone likes to be respected and so does he. No matter what the situation is never lose that respect for him.

5. ACT RESPONSIBLE

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As you grow up there come many responsibilities your way. They could be towards your siblings, parents your own self. Learn to realize them. You should act responsible. Nothing could be more appealing to a dad than watching his own child becoming responsible. You never know that the lack of realizing your responsibilities might be the reason behind the split up between you and your dad. He wants you to realize them whereas you always want to neglect. Make him feel that you’re responsible enough. Your responsibility also extends to him. As your dad grows old learn to take an initiative towards his well-being too.

4. MAKE HIM SWELL WITH PRIDE

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What a tremendous feeling it is when the reason behind your dad’s smile is no one else but you. Do such a thing which proves this right. Excel in your academics, or any other of your talent. Learn to live up to his expectations. He’s always worked hard to see you succeed in life. This will make him feel proud of you and will open a new door of interaction between you too. Seeing you fill up his expectations your dad too will give into this relationship and will become more sensitive towards the generation gap that separates you two.

3. HAVE PATIENCE

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There come many situations when you have to make your parents understand certain issues. There will be many things wherein you two will have a different opinion. This is the time where you have to take the lead and act more mature. Your dad might stay adamant about his opinions owing to his deep rooted values. Despite this, do not lose patience and make him understand your point. Remember you have to take it as a discussion and not a debate.

2. AVOID COMPARISON

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Not only the parents but even the children nowadays have a habit of comparing their dads to their friend’s dads. They make their fathers feel inferior in some or the other context. This can surely attack your father emotionally. He must have gone through a lot to avail with you with the best of facilities. So it will be good to appreciate it and blame him for not being the super cool kind of a dad that one of your friend has. Love him for who he is because he does the same for you.

1. LEND A HELPING HAND

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You should learn to help with the pettiest of things. Like bringing groceries from the market or any other kind of help that you can extend too will be a good start. Always be ready to be his backbone. Remember he’s been yours too.