Global Success 11 – Unit 2: The Generation Gap

Vocabulary · generations and family

10 words · People · Grade 11

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Word	Meaning	Example
generation gap	Differences between young and old people.	There's a generation gap in our family.
extended family	A family with grandparents, uncles, etc.	I live in an extended family.
nuclear family	Parents and children only.	Nuclear families are common in cities.
conflict	A serious disagreement.	There are conflicts about screen time.
viewpoint	A way of thinking about something.	Grandparents have different viewpoints.
value	A belief about what is important.	Traditional values are changing.
norm	A usual way of behaving.	Social norms have changed.
outdated	Old-fashioned.	Some ideas are outdated.
respect	Show that you value someone.	Respect your elders.
privacy	Freedom from others' attention.	Teens want privacy.