Students of the prestigious National Taiwan University recently became the target of public criticism. The scolding they received from two professors for lack of self-motivation and self-discipline reflected a generation gap, particularly with respect to classroom behavior and study. Generational differences or disputes are nothing new. Time passes and one generation replaces another. Every generation has its own features and is different in various ways. The older generation of people faced a simpler, more stable and less diversified environment with fewer choices. It was easier for them to focus on study, and the power of concentration was often crucial to their success. In contrast, the current young generation lives in a far more complex and capricious world. Adaptability is key to the young generation's success and survival. The younger generation, with a different set of core needs, is likely to behave differently from the generation of their teachers. Every generation worries about the future of those behind. Professors who are now critical of young students' study habits may have had the experience in their youth of being scolded by their parents for the same reasons. Thanks to the diligence and frugality of the older generations, Taiwan managed to create an economic miracle from scratch. In the same way, the younger generations, which face equally harsh survival challenges in today's highly competitive world, may also be able to lead Taiwan to new frontiers with ingenuity. Every generation has its own merits and is worthy of praise and respect. We hope people of different generations will appreciate and praise each other. Positive interaction will inspire greater creativity and dynamism. 