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The newer generation live a relatively struggle-free life. However my parents worked all their lives. Most of the earlier generation worked hard to get where they are. Times have changed between the upbringing of my parents and I. I was born in the age of technology and they were not; also we grew up in different settings. First, my parents and I grew up in different technological times. Even tho my parents know about technology they are clueless about it. I have had technology at my disposal all my life. My parents grew up on a farm, and didn’t have money for electronics. All the money they had went to buying essentials such as: food, water, gas, crops, and live stock. Also there is a generation gap i had many phones, laptops, and video games;

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