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The Benefits From Adoption To My Generation

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Today, we hear so much about how great the older generations were and how my generation appears to have deteriorating moral standards, as well as a dangerous addiction to things of the technological sort. However, I believe that there are a plethora of skills, attitudes, and habits that my generation possesses that would be beneficial to the older generations. These include being open-minded, using technology, disregarding social barriers, letting go of grudges, and laughing more.

One thing that older generations could benefit from adopting from my generation is open-mindedness. It seems the older people get, the more cemented they become in their own ideas and customs. This often makes them unwilling to accept when those beliefs …show more content…

The use of technology can create so many new and exciting possibilities when used responsibly. Older people would benefit from using technology because they would be able to connect with loved ones who are far away, use it as an educational tool to learn additional skills, and accomplish everyday tasks in less time.

Disregarding social barriers is an attitude older generations could benefit from adopting from my generation is. Even in our modern society, there are still barriers that continue to separate us. Some of them are based on race, nationality, gender, and religion. These barriers prevent real communication from occurring as people harbor feelings of superiority towards each other. If the older generations were to begin to disregard these barriers, as many of the people in my generation do, they would meet people they would have otherwise never met, and create lasting …show more content…

People so often resent each other because of events that occurred months, years, or even decades ago. Holding grudges do not just destroy relationships; it can also cause physical harm. Studies show that holding grudges can cause hypertension, depression, and anxiety. Letting go of grudges would help older people to mend broken relationships, improve cardiovascular health, lessen stress, and improve both psychological and spiritual well-being.

Finally, older generations could benefit from laughing more often. According to the University of Virginia, the average adult laughs only about 15 times per day. In contrast, the average child laughs about 300 to 500 times per day. If older people laughed more, they would experience significant stress relief, improve their immune system, and their personal satisfaction would increase.

In conclusion, my generation might not possess the wisdom and experience of older generations; however, we have many skills, attitudes, and habits they could benefit from adopting. The truth is, we can all learn from each other and we need each to develop balanced

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