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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

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It is true that nowadays, people across countries prefer to have a nuclear family
instead
 of joint family. The advantage of a small family is they have the freedom to choose their lifestyle and habit without depending on others.
On the other hand
, a joint family gives more support in various ways.
This
 essay will discuss about both the arguments. One of the major benefits of being a nuclear family is that, they have the flexibility to choose their way of life. They really don'
t
 have to ask or depend on anyone else for preferences. Either it can be simple item purchase or booking a
car
. They can run on their own way.
For example
, buying a
car
 for a small family is more simple. Considering the budget and the model will be more enough.
On the other hand
, if it is a large family,
then
 they need to mind about the seat capacity of the
car
, which in turn impact the budget factor as well and makes the choice complex.
As a result
, either they may end up in buying a
car
 out of their interest or may not buy a
car
. On the flip side, a joint family gives more moral support which a small family can'
t
 get at any cost. A joint family,
also
, enhances the relationship and family bonding. It is common that most of the kids in a small family, especially in metro cities, don'
t
 even know their close relatives. For an instance, a kid in a joint family enjoys his/her vacation and festivals to the core and gain happy memories, which a kid in a nuclear family may not get. Those kids are grown without knowing the importance of relationship and family bondings. As a consequence, they can'
t
 share their feelings, even to their spouse. In conclusion, it is good to be in a small family as it will give the feel of freedom in every moment of life.
However
, a large family gives more moral support and cherishing memories.
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For we to consider an essay structure a great one, it should be looking like this:

  • Paragraph 1 - Introduction
    • Sentence 1 - Background statement
    • Sentence 2 - Detailed background statement
    • Sentence 3 - Thesis
    • Sentence 4 - Outline sentence
  • Paragraph 2 - First supporting paragraph
    • Sentence 1 - Topic sentence
    • Sentence 2 - Example
    • Sentence 3 - Discussion
    • Sentence 4 - Conclusion
  • Paragraph 3 - Second supporting paragraph
    • Sentence 1 - Topic sentence
    • Sentence 2 - Example
    • Sentence 3 - Discussion
    • Sentence 4 - Conclusion
  • Paragraph 4 - Conclusion
    • Sentence 1 - Summary
    • Sentence 2 - Restatement of thesis
    • Sentence 3 - Prediction or recommendation

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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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