Its not as if the previous generation didn't question their parents. But only up to a point, after which they kept quite. Respect and fear which set the tone in the exchanges between previous generations are now fuddy-duddy sentiments.
Most youngsters view the future through a prism of their own values and causes.
While this results in advancement of the abilities of the race, there is an obvious cost in the form of constant adjustments and compromises by both parents and the children. During the last few decades, parenting has become dynamic and the generation gap is increasingly obvious. Every five years, there are different set of values , aspirations and role models . If parents are appreciative of the children's need for independence and their search for ideals, this rapid transition becomes a period of mutual trust, reciprocal growth and consequent reward. Parents today regard their children's opinions with the respect it deserves This has resulted in more cohesive decision-making.