It is true that many older people believe in traditional values that often seem  incompatible with the needs of younger people. While I agree that some traditional  ideas are outdated, I believe that others are still useful and should not be forgotten.  On the one hand, many of the ideas that elderly people have about life are  becoming less relevant for younger people. In the past, for example, people were  advised to learn a profession and find a secure job for life, but today’s workers  expect much more variety and diversity from their careers. At the same time, the  rules around relationships are being eroded as young adults make their own choices  about who and when to marry. But perhaps the greatest disparity between the  generations can be seen in their attitudes towards gender roles. The traditional roles  of men and women, as breadwinners and housewives, are no longer accepted as  necessary or appropriate by most younger people.  On the other hand, some traditional views an...