"Millennials", that's what they call us. It's a term used to describe the new generation; a generation of technology and social media.

My mom almost always gives me lectures on how I should be and compares me on how she was. “Nag-sige nalang man intawun ka ug selfie nak uy! Naay pa ju’y mga nawung nga dili masabtan kung gasmile ba o wala. KAMI SA UNA, inihap ang mga pose kay mahal ang kada click”, that is how she nags at me. That Famous line “KAMI SA UNA” always finds a way to spill out of her mouth. But I just keep silent on that situation and smile, but deep inside the axons of my brain, I shout “ Ma uy! Lahi naman gud ni nga henerasyon. KAMI KARUN, dili na film ang gamit, pwede ra namo i-erase ang pictures kung dili mi ganahan”.

Yes! We always had those kinds of conversations.

So, let me share the things which we differ. The things she does 30 years ago and the things I (and others millennials) do today.

1.  Values ​​and Beliefs
    

Thirty years ago, my mom - not just my mom, but year parents might also be - believed that the only way to live is to follow quotes, sayings and other folk sayings by the elders. To follow what the old man say is the right thing to do. Today, we all have these different point-of-view of things, different beliefs and different mindsets. Everyone has the right and no one will judge your belief.  

Be careful what you say or you will be punished. No bad words allowed or you will be doomed. What and how words will come out of your mind will define who you are. Pero karun, hala! "naa bitaw freedom of speech". With that thought in mind, things have changed in this world.  Communication has become different. Say a bad thing, it's ok. Curse at your neighbor, you cannot be sued. Tell the truth, you will be heard. But this freedom has given me a thought, " unsa'y joke, ug unsa'y tinouray? Kanus-a ko musabay, ug kanus-a ko masakitan? Unsa akong tuohan sa duha ka mura'g tinoud nga istorya?"

"Ang babae, sa balay. Ang lalaki, magtrabo ug mangita ug ikabuhi sa pamilya". Only guys can do this and that, and only ladies can do this and that. However, colors have no gender. Everyone today is given the same level of rights, the same opportunities with no udgement attached whether what gender you are.

2. Social Relationships

Man-woman relationship, pinaghihirapan 'yan. Gentlemen went to the house of the lady and do chores to get the approval of the parents. Ginikanan ang unang ginapanguyaban. the guy went to the house of the lady and serenade her. Today? Isang text lang, sila na. Naa pa'y babae nga kabalo na pud manguyab. And dating is already too short to know a person.  

Man-woman-relationship. Ang babae, para ra jud sa lalaki, ug ang laki, para ra jud sa babae. Of course, that was and is the right thing. But today, same sex relationships are accepted like it is a normal relationship.

Having friends and communicating with them was fun. You can't communicate with each other unless you see each other or call each other. There was text and beeps but it was too expensive back the, so friendships were very true and not very prone to hurting. And back then, you know all your friends personally. Now, being online means being with friends. in just one click in the phone and you reach not just one friend but  a bunch. Unlike 30 years ago, friendship is all about popularity, you may have up to 5000 friends and 1M followers who YOU DO NOT KNOW. True friendship is a treasure today, so if you found it, then cherish it. 

3. Media and Technology

PICTURES!!! "Pose ta'g tarung kay mahal ang film, mahurot unya", ? Diri ta mag papicture kay nindot", "Pila na lang ka shots bilin?" and many more. Pictures were taken using a film camera and were developed to have a hard copy of it. Albums? They were books.

Today, "pagtake ug picture naku dzai be, daghana ha par ampilian", "ganahan ko ani, ay ayaw ni kay bati" "kani kay camdid, daghan mag like". Hay! Pictures are stored in an SD card, taken from an HD camera - may be Phone or not. Albums, they are stored in the cloud. they are with unlimited storage and many different stories to offer. Lastly, they come with so many comments and reactions.

Offices has never been so noisy. Papers has never been so wasted. Correction fluid was the best friend. That was 30 years ago. Today, say goodbye to the noisy nature of typewriting and work without disturbing anyone. Just check before you print - no more waste paper and no more correction fluid to standby.  

Music is your life? Yes! It really is relaxing, but 30 years ago, music was heavy and limited. However, today, just carry your phone with you and will will have as much music as you possibly can and want, you can even listen from the unlimited music available from the cloud. Wow! TECHNOLOGY.

Those are the things we fight over with.

Those are the things which we differ.

Those are the things I love about her.

 And those are the things I learn.

Nevertheless, the only permanent thing in this world is change. She was her , and I am me . My time is different from hers. I am a new generation, I am a millennial.

Yes! I learned from her, and I believe that in every learning, application is the most effective evidence. I know I am a different being. I know I am new. However, it does not guarantee a ticket to being rude. Yes! I am living in the world of millennials, but I am also living with the generation before us. Though they need to understand us, we also need to understand them. I learn from my mom, so I learn to hold the tiger inside of me and stretch my patience not only to my "Nagging Queen" mom but also to others. Living in a world you were not born in. So, for the millennials like me out there, do not hurt your parents by telling them that they do not know anything.

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