*Academic You are supposed to spend 40 minutes on this task. Nowadays more and more people are spending less time at home. Why do you think it happens? What effect does this have on individuals and the society?

Home is always where the heart is and the peace and comfort therein is priceless.
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a recent study showed  that
majority
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the majority
of the people are spending minimal time at home.
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could be due to
availability
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the availability
of multiple jobs that they do in an effort to make ends meet in the current economy and
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advanced technology is to blame as it presents itself with malls and joints which draw masses for socialization. Inasmuch as
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is beneficial to individuals
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cultural values and the societal norms lose meaning.
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the economic recession in most countries poses a higher standard of living and  forces its citizens
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those employed, to go an extra mile in securing a
second
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job.
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is evident in homes with a single
bread winner
one whose earnings are the primary source of support for their dependents
breadwinner
who caters for all expenses in the house.
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the financial burden will make him/her be on the look out for another source of income. Take
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a nurse whose family is fully dependent on. In an effort to fend for the family a
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job will come in
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handy, therefore
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less time will be
spend
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spent
away from home.
On the other hand
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, being at home with the larger family fosters cultural values. Young ones are quick learners based on what they are exposed to. When left alone watching television
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they could either be impacted positively or negatively. To give an example
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when children are growing it’s important to instill the best
behavior
manner of acting or controlling yourself
behaviour
at that age. Good manners and proper etiquette
are learnt
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have learned
learn
from their elders who
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in the current world, are not available and
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the basic values are lost. In conclusion
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the global demands
are on the rise and people have
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have on the rise and people
are on the rise and people have
to work harder to meet them.
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poses a challenge on the importance of family as a unit where youngsters learn most of the values from.

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