Have you ever had the feeling that people older than you are hard to understand? Or, have you felt like people from younger generations just don't get it? Maybe you find (1) ________ easier to connect with people who are closer to your age than those who are older or younger than you. You can probably thank the generation gap (2) ________ these feelings.
There are currently six generations (3) ________ in the United States: the Greatest Generation, Silent Generation, Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, and Generation Z. Each generation has its own unique set of characteristics and norms. For example, the Greatest Generation (born 1901-1924) is known for its patriotism, hard workers, and loyalty to institutions. The Millennials (born 1980-2000) are (4) ________ by their dependence on technology, detachment from traditional institutions, optimism, and open-mindedness. It is no wonder that many people from different generations have a hard time understanding each other.
Generation gap refers to differences in actions, (5) ________, interests, and opinions that exist between individuals from different generations. So, what causes these differences?