Generation gaps are nothing new, but the tech age can make those gaps feel quite wide. However, technology can unite as much as it can divide. One powerful way to bring the generations closer together is to embrace and utilize the tech-savviness of younger generations in the service of preserving family history.

If there’s anything Gen Z knows, it’s how to make a video with a smartphone. And if there’s anything Boomers know and love, it’s talking about the good old days. With a little scripting and guidance, families can combine those two things to build strong bonds and create a lasting record of family stories through interviews.

Helping young people ask the right questions

Some teens and young adults are talkative and inquisitive enough that saying, “Hey, why don’t you interview Grandma and Grandpa?” is enough to get the ball rolling. But a lot of younger people might hesitate because they don’t know what questions to ask.

That’s where the middle-aged parents can help. Coming up with questions together can be a fun exercise if kids are up for it. Encouraging younger folks to approach their elders with curiosity can help them formulate their own questions. Parents can try prompts like “What have you always wondered about living in the 1950s?” or “Have you ever thought about what........

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