for family members and friends at least one generation apart

Objectives

  • To help young people and older adults get to know more about the life experiences of people in other age groups.
  • To stimulate dialogue about intergenerational similarities and differences.

Steps

  • Pair up with one or more family members or friends who are from other generations.
  • Have each participant gathers a few items that people in their generation tend to know a lot about. For example, a child might select a "finger bike" and an older adult might select a "fountain pen". (Items can also be selected from the TRIAL intergenerational toolboxes curriculum.)
  • For each item, let relatives/friends guess what it is. (Give hints if needed.)
  • Once relatives/friends guess what the item is (or give up guessing), provide additional information about how the item is used.

Examples of "stump your relative" items

Young People's Items
Older adult's items

Contact Us

Matthew Kaplan, Ph.D.
  • Professor, Intergenerational Programs and Aging

Contact Us

Matthew Kaplan, Ph.D.
  • Professor, Intergenerational Programs and Aging