In many nations, people in huge cities either live alone or in small family units, instead of large, extended family. Is this a positive or negative trend?

Different from decades ago when people lived in one huge and extended family with various generations, a great number of people, especially the youth, choose to live by themselves or start a nuclear family. Despite controversies from the majority, I strongly believe that

this

shift in lifestyle exerts positive effects on our lives fro several reasons.

To begin

with, living with a small group of family members will ameliorate our living standards significantly.

In particular

, fewer people means that less

ecomonical

using the minimum of time or resources necessary for effectiveness

economical

pressure is put on each individual’s shoulder, which certainly reduce the amount of stress and anxiety for

primary needs

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the primary needs

of the whole family. More than that, we can enjoy quality time with other family members and provide our lives with the best service. Another reason that supports my belief is that we can avoid a great deal of unwanted conflicts in the family. Due to the huge

generations

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generation

gap, misunderstanding can happen between the senior members and the young, which eventually results in arguments, quarrels, or fighting in some cases, and

thus

leaving

permenant

continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place

permanent

scars on the relationship between different members.

On the other hand

, an extended family always gives us a sense of belongings, in which we are protected by our

grantparents

a parent of your father or mother

grandparents

grant parents

and parents. We can easily show our love and respect towards different members of the family; living together in a large family enables us to take care of the beloved ones.

Nevertheless

, that does not mean that people who choose to have an independent life or a small family unit

do not pay

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does not pay

any attention towards their family and relatives.

Instead

, they express their gratitude in different ways,

for instance

paying a visit to their relatives or gathering around during the holidays. In conclusion, I have a strong belief that, in the modern era, choosing to have an independent life or start a nuclear family can be far more beneficial than living in a large and extended family.