Kohima, July 13 (MExN): A one day sensitization programme on inter-generational bonding in college was organized by National Institute of Social Defense (NISD) Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Govt. of India, New Delhi, in collaboration with Integrated Rural Development and Educational Organization – RRTC (Ageing) –NE, Wangbal Thoubal, Manipur & Good Samaritan Women Society, Kohima at Don Bosco College, Kohima on July 9 last.
Neithonuo Liegise, managing director Kohima Old Age Home spoke on elderly care in modern society.She said that with the advancement of medicine and science there has been a rise in the population of older persons and it is said that by 2050 older people will overtake the younger population.
Thus, the younger generation should be aware and mentally prepared to accept the moral responsibility of taking care of the older persons in the family and society.
While with modernization and breaking down of traditions, our good cultures that devote children to their aging parents are replaced with emphasis on independence, individualism and self-reliance, she said. “However, we should make effort to discover new values that older individuals can have and honor them in the society and take care of them in the family as they are the repositories of knowledge,” she added.
Dr P Kilemsungla, former member UPSC also spoke on “Generation gap.” She said generation gap is an alarming issue arising because of differences in terms of opinion values, life style etc between different age groups. The variances between the younger and older generation lead to conflicts,further adding that rapid technological changes have impacted the ‘still widening’ generation gap much evidently than any other factor.Advancement in the technology with introduction to social media has kept the young very occupied, she said.
She said that generational bonding also suffers with the immigration in search of livelihood. This dislocation often tends to lose the track of one’s identity.
In the midst of all this, it seems that communication is the best solution, as good communication is the base of any good relationship, she maintained.
To attain best understanding, clear boundaries and clear values should be put forward, she said. The programme was chaired by Kevitsono Shuya, Coordinator of GSWS.
