In some countries, the difference in age between parents and children is generally greater than it was in the past. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

As technology develops, the gap between different ages has expanded especially the

difference

between

parents

and kids is generally greater than in the past. There exists a debate about whether the merits of the

situation

outweigh the demerits. From my perspective, I am inclined to stand neutrally with both sides as the

situation

brings not only conflicts in

families

but

also

progress in society.

Initially

, the

difference

between the two generations is prone to becoming misunderstood which will intensify conflicts in

families

. As more and more teenagers rely on smartphones , online games , social media and so on, they may spend less time on family.The condition will lead to insufficient communication between

parents

and children.

For example

,youngsters may prefer to stay in their rooms or stay outside

instead

of being with their

parents

since they think they are not fully understood by their

parents

.It can result in serious problems when youngsters seek support from strangers online.

Thus

, the generational gap in

families

has some shortcomings. At the other end of the spectrum, the age

difference

can be inspirations in social progress. Diverse thinking and opinions will help society to improve.Take art fields

for instance

, the diversity of design is

due to

the creativity of various designers.

Therefore

,the importance of

difference

turns into the sources which enrich the development of the industry.

To sum up

, despite the fact that the

situation

of generational

difference

may evoke bias in

families

,its significance in social progress cannot be denied.

Hence

, I think the advantages of

this

situation

are equal to its disadvantages.