Perhaps you've already encountered the term generation gap, which, however, circulates with various interpretations and explanations that might be worth clarifying. When we talk about generational distance, we often think of something as simple as the vastly different music tastes of a grandmother and her teenage grandson, yet it's a much deeper topic than that. The generation gap means that people growing up in different eras behave differently, making it difficult for them to properly decode information coming from members of another generation, thus creating a barrier to mutual understanding.

However, there's no need to be alarmed, as generational differences aren't necessarily bad; in fact, they can bring new perspectives, values, and opportunities into our lives. At the same time, it's important to ensure that this gap doesn't deepen in our relationships with members of different generations. When our parents talk about the old times, we often feel that the world they describe is very distant, and you may have felt the same distance when talking to your own children. If we understand the fact that both our parents and our children, as well as ourselves, have gained and are gaining life experiences in different environments, it might be easier to understand each other. Here are some tips on how to make communication easier and bring different generations close(r) together: