Every generation revolts against its fathers and makes friends with its grandfathers.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Generations rebel against their immediate parents but find common ground with grandparents.
- In plain terms
- Young people often reject parents but respect grandparents.
- What can you take from it?
- Rebellion targets the immediate past while older generations offer perspective.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you relate to different generations?
- What do you learn from grandparents?
Another view
Sometimes generations share values and conflict is minimal.
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