There is an increasing trend around the world of married couples deciding not to have children. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for couples who decide to do this.
Nowadays there is an increasing number of married couples who plan to not have children. In my opinion, couples who choose to not have
children live
a relatively comfortable life with financial security; Accept comma addition
children, live
however
, they may find it difficult to live all by themselves when they get old
without the emotional and financial support.
The foremost benefit of not having children is couples get to choose their living arrangements as per their needs, they Suggestion
older
wont
have to worry about catering to children's needs or different requirements. will not
won't
Also
, they will have availability of disposable income which can be used however
they like. In the present era, the cost of raising a child has raised significantly as compared to the last
few decades which
has made it very difficult to manage school fees, childcare and other expenses related to kids. According to a recent survey, it costs about $250,000 to raise a child till the age of 18. Without the responsibility of children, couples can have more financial freedom.
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decades, which
However
, there are disadavatanges
to this
trend. The most significant problem is that when the couples grow old they lack the emotional and financial support. It is very common that the kids take care of their parents and assist them financially when they grow old. Such
assistance is not available for couples who decide to not have kids, they may have to save up for the help they might need in their old age. For instance
, a survey carried out by Harvard university claims that the Americans living without children are 65% more likely to face lack of satisfaction and and
unhappiness.
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and
although
the lack of children can provide couples opportunity to
have more financial security, there are negative consequences. Couples who choose to not have children tend to have less satisfied life because they may not have Suggestion
couples an opportunity to
financial stability
and emotional support to live out their old age comfortably.Suggestion
the financial stability
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Answer the 'Advantages and Disadvantages' topic
IELTS advantages and disadvantages questions normally give you a statement and ask you to comment on the advantages and disadvantages of that statement.
Answer structure for the type of essay
- Introduction
- Body paragraph 1 – advantages
- Body paragraph 2 – disadvantages
- Conclusion
Examples to start your body paragraph:
- The main advantage is...
- The disadvantage of this...
- The main benefit...
- Despite these advantages...
- One possible drawback...