Parents have a common complain that their children after a certain age tend to disrespect them. They look for more freedom and enjoy the company of their friends rather than staying at home. These all are the changes when the kids grow from teenagers to adulthood. This is the time when they want to be treated as big but the parents still consider them small. They want to take their own decisions but can’t because parents are there to take any important decisions regarding their children. So these issues sometimes create a problem and this is when the generation gap comes in. Even though the parents try to fulfill the needs of their children and understand then but children feel that parents are interfering in their personal life by asking too many questions.

Areas of Problem
There are lots of activities which interest the kids more but parents are not willing with it. Dating as well as discos are some of the places where the young generation likes to visit but parents and grandparents are not interested in such places. The atmosphere is changing and also the needs and therefore the parents take time to adjust according to the present scenario. The things which are disliked by the parents are the things which are most enjoyed by the young generation so this becomes a source of problem thus increasing the gap between the parents and their children.

This increasing gap is a common scenario in all the families and the parents should take the initiative to decrease the gap and take steps for it. Instead of arguing with your children and avoiding the discussion it will be good that you take a step forward and talk to your children.

Some of the tips which you can try are:-

• Parents are the best friend of their children as they act as good parents and friends both. As you have spent a large amount of your time with them so it is necessary that you understand what they are saying and how it can affect your life. Any suggestions coming from parents can never be wrong so trust on them as they always want their children to progress in life.
• Teach them the lesson self dependent. If the children become self dependent it will be good as they can make their own decisions whether they are right or wrong. This will build a sense of satisfaction that parents rely on them. Do not over judge them and try to shoulder responsibilities to check whether they are capable enough to handle their matters or not.
• Communication is the best way to bridge the gap and find a perfect solution. Sit with your children and talk about their needs so that you know their expectations. You can listen to their problems and look for a solution which is best for them. Do not force them to do anything without interest but make them aware of their duties so that they do it willingly. As you are dealing with teenagers therefore you need to keep yourself in their situation and then think about it.
• If you feel that your children are disrespecting you then tell that if they want respect they need to give it to other people too. This is a lifetime lesson which they need to learn as it is not limited to their home but also when they go out and work in any organization. Honesty and tolerance are some other qualities which they need to inculcate as it will help them during their life and build a bright future for them.
• Children must understand their limitations. If they go beyond that it will be difficult for them. It is the duty of the parents that they make their kids understand their limitation and define a boundary for them. This is done for the benefit of the children so that they know what is right and what is wrong for them.
• As kids reach in a different way therefore it depends on the family environment as how parents deal with their kids. The relationship between parents and children is sensitive and care has to be taken that dignity is maintained to preserve the love and emotions in the relationship.