The generation gap has apparently become as wide as it was in the 1960’s. This statement is the conclusion of a recent study by the Pew organization. The gap experienced in the 60’s, of course, was driven by social change and fueled by a division of opinion related to an unpopular war. The Pew study cites similar reasons for the current generational chasm, sprinkled with a disparity in religious fervor between the old and the young. 

The way we are gaining information and communicating our thoughts and ideas is rapidly changing. The younger generation is enamored with text messaging and blogs, and the older generation, by and large, just doesn’t get it. There is a generational difference regarding the embracing of technology tools and channels. That, in my opinion, is as much the culprit to today’s generation gap as any particular issue or social moray. Yet, there appeared to be little mention of a technological divide in the Pew study. Hmmmmnn.