When I was a boy of fourteen, my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man around. But when I got to be twenty-one, I was astonished at how much he had learned in seven years." ~Mark Twain, "Old Times on the Mississippi
I love this quote. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/up.gif" alt="" />
Sums up my feelings very well on the subject.
I knew we could poke some serious comments out of Ubereil! Nice! He may have a point in that each generation does change slightly. I'm not SO pessimistic as Kiya, allthough I see where she is coming from for sure.
As always, we can only speak from personal experience. I definately have a better job than my parents did, I am also more educated. I still work for 'da man' though. I am also progressing through life much as they did with the exclusion of going to university. Get a job, get married, get a house etc.
So back to the topic, why do adolescents and adults never get on? Ignorance, lack of experience on the part of the younger. Stubborness and arrogance on behalf of the elder. Maybe there's a middle point where we are wise and open-minded. Passionate and level-headed. Probably not though...
I guess this is always the way it will be. I don't think I'd change it either. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> Growing up was painful and fun at the same time!
" Road rage, air rage. Why should I be forced to divide my rage into seperate categories? To me, it's just one big, all-around, everyday rage. I don't have time for distinctions. I'm too busy screaming at people. " -George Carlin
