There is an increasing trend around the world to have a small family rather than a large family. What are the advantages and disadvantages of having a small family rather than a large family

Nowadays, there is a growing global inclination towards having smaller households as opposed to larger ones. The financial and emotional benefits that nuclear families give cannot be overemphasised.

However

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drawbacks, also

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have to be taken into consideration. One major merit couples who opt for one or two children enjoy is it alleviates financial stress. The high cost of catering to the needs of children right from when they are born to when they become financially

independent often

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independent, often

causes financial strain. Having

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fewer

children would ease the pressure parents are subjected to when paying for feeding, clothing and education.

As a result

, kids who are naturally sensitive and perceptive would feel loved because their parents would not try to mask the anxiety they feel.

In addition

, parents can pay more attention to their children and know them better which often results in both parties attaining

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the maximum level

of happiness.

Furthermore

, nuclear families make it easier for parents to maintain a good work-life

balance thereby

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balance, thereby

relieving them of

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the stress

associated with having more than two children.

On the other hand

, children in small families often exhibit selfish traits. Kids who are devoid of the sibling relationship find it difficult to share their toys and parents or even show

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car

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Additionally

, guardians in small families are overprotective and excessively attentive. They do not allow their offspring to play with their peers and fret over the tiniest injury.

Furthermore

, parents in small families do not appreciate

third

parties instilling discipline in their children.

For example

, in my elementary school, a mother of two sued the school authorities after a teacher punished her daughter for disturbing the peace of the class.. To conclude, while having a small family is beneficial in many ways, people should not overlook the drawbacks

such

as selfishness and over protection of young ones which are detrimental to both parents and offsprings.