四级写作训练Topic 46：Generation Gap between Parents and Children

Generation Gap between Parents and Children [00:14.43]The picture depicts a phenomenon [00:17.21]that exists widely among parents and children: [00:21.21]generation gap. [00:23.25]Nowadays, [00:24.18]the problem of generation gap is a serious issue [00:27.92]for many parents and their children, [00:30.46]which makes both of them suffer. [00:33.28]Why does this problem occur? [00:36.43]The rapid changes in all social aspects in modern society [00:41.75]is the most important reason for the existence of this gap. [00:46.62]The factors that form parents' philosophies are much different [00:51.13]from those that shape the children's, [00:53.63]and thus a generation gap appears. [00:57.28]Another reason is that parents do not have much time [01:01.04]to be together with their children, [01:03.65]for parents are busy with their work [01:05.91]while children focus on their study. [01:09.07]Thus, [01:09.78]the generation gap broadens for lack of communication. [01:13.88]To narrow this generation gap, [01:16.87]parents should strive to know the thoughts and needs of their children [01:21.48]and spend more time with them, [01:23.94]while children should also care for [01:26.52]and communicate with their parents.