TODAY goes LIVE: Is the generational gap real?
TODAY will be hosting a live webinar session on Instagram on June 1 at 12pm, in partnership with the National Youth Council.
From attitudes on LGBT issues, marriage and parenthood to environmental conservation and individualism vs collectivism, the perceived differences between the younger and older generations are well documented.
Around the world, it has also been said that younger people want a bigger say in how things are run, be it in companies or governments which are correspondingly devoting much resources to engaging and involving youths in decision-making.
Scratch beneath the surface, though, and one may realise that what the younger generations are looking for is not much different from their older counterparts. How can we connect the different generations and bring out the best in each other, while recognising that the outlook of each generation is distinctly shaped by their own experiences?
