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Class IX

Generation Gap –

A Myth Or A Reality?

‘Generation Gap’ is a term which is often coined
to point out the different behaviour of today’s teenagers.
Parents often use it as a negative term to indicate their
anger and frustration on what their offspring are doing,
MY ROLE MODEL – VIRAT KOHLI while on the other hand, teenagers use it to signify their

INTRODUCTION: Role model is a person who inspires freedom and label their own parents as ‘outdated’ and
others. My role model is the ace cricketer Virat Kohli. His ‘out of touch’ with reality. In, truth it is neither a positive
dedication towards his work is what I love about him. nor a negative term. It is definitely present.
Generation Gap is definitely not a myth, it is reality.
HIS BOOMING CAREER: Virat, the current Indian National As mindsets change from one generation to another, it is
Cricket Team’s captain was born in Nov 1988. He is one not such a real big issue that can become the cause of
of the best batsmen in India. In IPL he plays for RCB. He fallout between teenagers and their parents. As a child
made his ODI debut for Indian team against Sri Lanka grows, he becomes a teenager and then an adult. He/She
at the age of 19. He won the “Man of the Match” twice wishes to follow a different lifestyle from that of his/her
in ICC World T20 Cup. He has set several Indian batting parents. A youth’s social icon, idols, value system are often
records including the fastest batsman to reach his 10th not the same as that of his/her parents.
century. They may wish to dress or live differently from
what their parents designate as the right choice. But their
VIRAT KOHLI’S FITNESS REGIME: I have been following thoughts and actions may not always be different. At times
Virat on social media and have been watching his workout they shall agree with their parents. What was considered
videos repeatedly. His discipline and dedication to fitness obsolete may turn to contemporary and the teenager may
sets him apart. He always prefers to have healthy food. be full of wisdom when he/she crosses teenage and enters
He keeps a strict check on his health and diet regime. His adulthood.
fitness goals are truly an inspiration for all the youngsters, When old traditions contradicts with new trends a
including me. problem of generation gap shapes up. There is no way to
predict how children turn out different from their parents,
CONCLUSION: He inspires us to stay focused and resulting in an emotional and physical distance between
dedicated to whatever we do. There is no doubt that the two. On the contrary, if you think that your standpoint
this all-rounder is a role model to those who aspire to is the right one and are not open to discussions or to listen
become cricketers. to others’ opinions the problem of generation gap will
become a nightmare in the family.
G. Abijeeth, VIII A So we should try to make things better by putting
an effort to bridge the gap between parents, grandparents
and ourselves.
K.Y. Klara Racheel, IX A