BLURRED LINES

✢ Whether you’re 15 or 50, technology and social media is now an integral part of your life. one in five of you use social media to keep in touch with friends and family, according to mintel – the age group that’s said to be driving growth in facebook use. and a quarter of you are confident you know about the latest tech developments. but technology is also helping to bond the generations. when buying tech, 42% of you ask the most tech-savvy member of your family, or a friend, for advice. in general, integrating your lives with your children and grandchildren is a growing trend, whether it’s caring for youngsters – one in four families relies on granny for childcare – or holidaying together. w&h’s editorial director sue james says, “there’s not such a gap between the generations now, the lines are blurring. many women are good friends with their daughters.” w&h