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

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In the past, a family used to consist of more than five members. Nowadays,
however
, a growing number of people
opt
Suggestion
are opting
 to raise a relatively small family
instead
 of a big family. I will examine the merits and demerits of having a small family. On the one hand, the idea of having a small family sounds more appealing to some people due to several underlying reasons.
Firstly
, it is undeniable that it takes a great amount of money to raise and look after a kid. With that in mind, some couples decide to only have fewer kids as it would significantly reduce the financial burdens of a household.
Secondly
, taking care of a single kid, parents can give their unparalleled attention, which
thus
 allows them to fully observe their kid’s growth. In fact, they can even facilitate their kid’s linguistic and
motoric
the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
materials
 development.
This
 parenting style can barely occur in a family that raises more than two kids.
On the other hand
, having a small family can pose a few challenges.
To begin
 with, having a large family enables kids to benefit from social interaction with their siblings whereas a kid raised in a small family may occasionally feel slightly isolated.
Therefore
,
this
 could possibly hamper their social development.
Furthermore
, if
this
 trend continues, there is a high possibility that the number of deaths will outweigh that of births, in which case it can
consequently
 lead to the extinction of human species. While the chance of
this
 happening is slim to none, the potential impact of
this
 should never be overlooked. To sum up, having considered both sides, I am firmly convinced that the benefits of having a small family outweigh the potential drawbacks associated with it. Having a small family ensures that parents can worry less about their financial circumstances and they can actively get involved in their kid’s holistic development.

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • Financial stability
  • Living standards
  • Concentrated resources
  • Parent-child bonding
  • Upbringing
  • Environmental sustainability
  • Carbon footprint
  • Supportive network
  • Cooperation
  • Multigenerational
  • Cultural traditions
  • Agricultural communities
  • Loneliness
  • Social competencies
  • Financial strain
  • Resource dilution
  • Education opportunities
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