Each generation has its own thoughts about what happiness, success and the meaning of life are. What was the main thing for our mothers and grandmothers, for young people, fades into the background or becomes a relic of the past. Let's see what's different.
values of modern society from the old ones.
The values of modern society begin with the fact that
The gap between generations is inevitable.. The world does not stand still - it is very dynamically changing. There are new technologies, new joys and challenges, as well as fresh information about how the world and ourselves work. Usually the older generation is rather disapproving of the behavior of their descendants. And teenagers keep telling their parents, "You don't understand anything." What is the reason for the conflict of generations?
G. Previously, the measure of work was considered fatigue. Our mothers and grandmothers received social approval when they were exhausted. Fortunately, those days are over. Today it is the opposite: support those who can.
ease up.
Technical progress contributes in every possible way: dishwashers, food processors, robot vacuum cleaners and other devices that facilitate the life of modern housewives appeared. More time is left for loved ones, family and work.
For girls of past generations, almost the most important thing in life was
marry well And not to be an old maid. Marriage before the age of 20 was the norm. Today, young people prefer to first build a career, get an apartment and a car, travel and see the world, and only then immerse themselves in family affairs. In modern society, the offer of a good position is valued much more than the offer of a hand and heart.
When our parents were young, it was honorable to have only one entry in the workbook. Those who have worked all their lives in the same company, proud of this achievement. It was important for them to build long-term relationships at work and be a valuable part of the team.
No one jumped from place to place. Staying in the same job for more than 5 years seems strange. People raise the issue of professional burnout, looking for better offers with a higher salary.
Try yourself in different areasChanging a profession is a sign of development and modernity for young people. And in the specialty, very few people work. Graduating from medical school and becoming a designer is a normal practice.
Employees of large enterprises could expect that
The state will provide their own housing.. Many have been in line for years, but it was worth it. It would seem that now the solution of the housing issue is simplified - you can take a mortgage at any time. However, the young family will have to pay it on their own for many years. Not everyone likes this scenario, so many live in rented apartments.
Remember how in childhood we shouted under the windows “Will Masha come out?”, “Will you take a drink?”. The children gathered in the yard and spent the whole day together, playing hide-and-seek or Cossack robbers, sharing sandwiches made by the grandmother.
Now friendship develops mainly in social networks. Virtual communication has taken the place of the living. And the cooler ones are not those who have a company for games, but those who have more likes and followers.
In pioneering times, all teenagers attended sections, most - several at once. Cool were those who played sports, learned modeling or sewing. Authority among peers won victories in profile competitions.
How much easier it has become:
Today, one video on social networks can make any teenager popular in a day..
In addition, it does not require special efforts, skills and talents. You can just shrug or do something stupid on camera – and that’s it, you’re a star with a million likes! Such achievements are valued among modern teenagers much more than victories in competitions and Olympiads.
Purchases Formerly in order to "grab" fashionable scarce goods,
People stood in lines for several hours.. To choose, by the way, was not much of a thing. In modern youth, such memories of parents cause real horror. No one else makes such sacrifices when buying things - they can be ordered online in just a few minutes. And the choice is so huge that it can be difficult to decide.
Food in the families of our mothers and grandmothers
It was customary to fatten husbands. And the stronger, the better. If after the wedding, the man did not gain kilograms, it meant that he was unlucky with his wife.
Now it's exactly the opposite. More and more people adhere to proper nutrition, monitor their physical shape. A wife who is able to put her husband on a balanced diet is what you need in the family!
In the old days, people were more happy.
simple. You get a book or penny earrings as a birthday gift - there is no limit to happiness! Now the younger generation is difficult to surprise. Since childhood, they are flooded with toys and entertainment of all kinds. But it seems that even the latest smartphone models don’t bring them as much fun as inexpensive wristwatches could bring to our parents at the same age.
As you can see, a lot has changed since our parents were young. On the one hand, life has become easier, opportunities are more, and on the other hand, our inflated requirements and expectations do not allow us to enjoy the little things as before. But resisting change and living in the past is not an option. Maybe we should understand and embrace something new. How do you look at it?
values of modern society? Tell me in the comments!