CAMPUSJOTTINGS
 
  Few Pointers on how you could spend vacations away from home.
  Visit a friend/new place: Let the absence from home not come in the way of taking a break. Utilise the time to visit a friend or go to places you have always heard about but never got time to visit.   Relax: Spend the time reading light book or practice yoga.
  Practice a hobby: You could take time to hone your skills in dance, painting, and writing, to mention but three.    
  Learn a new course: This could be short term course in computers or any field or discipline of your choice.     Krittika Khosla
2nd BA (Journalism)
         
   
CALLING A TRUCE
  Perchance even Shakespeare could not have imagined how true his words would prove to be centuries later. Call it a consequence of the adoption of a more liberal attitude or the increasing rebellious attitude of the younger generation. The ‘phenomenon’ of constant bickering between teenagers and parents has become a source of much discord and heartburns. Aptly referred to as Generation Gap, the two seeminglyfriendly protagonists have almost declared a war. What has emerged is a situation where the young fail to understand the line of thinking of the old and vice versa. Unfortunately, this gap has been widening with more and more ideological conflicts, ego and most importantly, further incompatibility. The stakes are high and the absence of proper communication between Gen Next and Gen Ex has not helped the situation.

For the teenagers, it’s the feeling that their space is being infringed upon by parents that makes them rebellious. First the consistent prodding by their parents to focus on studies- a flurry of shouts as wake up call and plea to pay attention to studies. Then in school, the teachers take over. Craving for more fashionable, trendy appearance like Hrithik’s new hairstyle in Krish or Aamir’s in Rang De Basanti meets instant resentment. Their goals to ‘look cool’ or ‘hang out’ continues to shock the old as they attempt to keep them update. There is no denying Generation Next have created a world of their own. But they have also come in for severe criticisms. “They ‘don’t understand the value for money’ or ‘can’t comprehend what it takes to manage a family,” rant their parents.

This certainly is not a pleasant position to be. I guess time has come to bridge the difference and the two
universal adversaries come together. Gen Ex and Gen Next are a source of great power and strength. The daring attitude of the youth, channeled through the experience and guidance of the old can lead to a much betterworld.

Together they can, they can make a difference. Perhaps it’s time to call a truce.
     
    Isha Jain
2nd BA (Journalism)