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How to bridge the generation gap

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Bridging the generation gap means that parents have to be more patient with their children, says the writer.

Bridging the generation gap means that parents have to be more patient with their children, says the writer.

ST ILLUSTRATION: MANNY FRANCISCO

Michael Han

SINGAPORE – I gave my son a book recently about finding his career pathway. Its title is 80,000 Hours: How To Have A Fulfilling Career That Does Good (2026).

The book is by British author Benjamin Todd, the founder and president of 80,000 Hours. The latter is a London-based non-profit organisation that conducts research on which careers have the largest positive social impact, and provides career advice and support.

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