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Think to the future: Tackling the world’s greatest problems of today such as the three E’s (environment, education, economy) is not a one person job.

With so many conflicting lifestyles, connecting between generations is the key for solutions to modern life challenges. From the outside, it is easy to criticize one generation with false depictions of the whole. Millennials may believe Baby Boomers are stubborn and antiquated, and some go so far to blame them for the economy and the state of the world. However, if you ask a Baby Boomer about their perception of Millennials, they may consider them as spoiled and drivenless individuals.

Fill the gap: Each generation may understand the aspects of their own generation.

Reaching out to someone outside your age bracket may be more informative than you think. You may hear from a child that no one understands what they are going through but they may be surprised to discover that adults have experienced similar issues and can offer different solutions. It is important to collaborate on large issues with all generations to integrate past solutions with today’s challenges. Organizations such as Bridges Together offer events to promote intergenerational discussions. Opening a medium of communication between generations provides valuable insight into fascinating perspectives. Now more than ever, there’s a gap between ideals. With four major generations in play right now: Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials (gen Y) and Centennials (gen Z), some individuals have labeled the combination Generation Warfare.

Gain new and invaluable insight: The depiction of an entire generation depends on who you ask.

Here are 3 things to consider this during this Intergeneration Month: It’s one of the never-ending cycles in life.” “The next generation will always surpass the previous one. This sparked conversations across the globe on monumental topics regarding economics, education, environment and above all, the future. The origin of this month-long celebration began in the year 2000 with Sandy Kraemer during her efforts to research intergenerational issues. Whether it be family members, colleagues or even a new acquaintance, it’s important to observe viewpoints from all ages of life.

It’s a great time to converse with people from generations other than your own.

PinIntergeneration Month is celebrated every September as a way to appreciate perspectives of all ages.

Asias response to the call of the new age tagre