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The Generation Lap
By Grant Goodman
John Tapscott the man who gave us the term and concept of the "digital divide" has coined a new phrase, "the generation lap". He notes that in the nineteen sixties there was a generation gap. Parents and their children thought differently about music, morals, fashion and a host of other things. Now in the new millenium there is a lap or crossover between the generations. To illustrate this idea he uses the example of iPod playlists. If you compare the iPod cross over between the iPod playlists of parents and their children you see an interesting phenomenon. There is often a significant overlap. If iPods had been around in the 1960's such a finding would of been rare or unheard of in my family. As a child of the sixties my parents thought the music I listened to was rubbish and I reciprocated the thought. That was not a problem, I didn't need their approval. Today, my daughters play and enjoy a lot of the same music that I listen to. They like the Rolling Stones, Black Sabbath, Pink Floyd and other iconic rock bands. I like some of their new groups and vocalists. The only problem is this, how do kids rebel today? It was kind of fun riling my parents with loud rock music and saying to them, "you don't understand" and, "you are old fogies". Music set us apart and allowed us to enjoy the hubris of youth!! What do you think? Try out the comparison test yourself. If you want to listen to the talk that Don gave on TVO's Big Ideas click on the link: Don Tapscott Talk |
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Interesting comparison, but in my case I don't even have an iPod, the radio is adequate for me. My son has a 500Gb drive filled with music and I struggle with how he even keeps it organized??? I should add he is a professional musician.
I find that kids using hand-held electronics is hazzardous and should be closely monitored by their parents. They would do better to use their hands in playing games with their friends or helping Mom or Dad with a project. Maybe this is part of my generation gap.
Keep up the thought provoking intels.
Frederick
I had never heard of the 'lap'. For a minute when I spied the title of your intel I thought it may have been a typo.  An overlap is much better than a gap and I welcome this positive concept. And it's true! My daughters do listen to some music I secretly think is quite catchy. Or perhaps it's the other way round? 
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