The
last
25 years have seen significant changes in people's outlook towards life and
as a result
, family ties
. Modernisation and changing lifestyles have changed family values of people, over time. In
this
essay, I will discuss some of the several factors responsible for
this
change and will
also
suggest ways in which families can develop a stronger bond.
Firstly
, we need to understand the factors causing
this
change, only
then
we can think of measures to bring people together. One of the many reasons for
this
, is the growth of technology and a busy
work
schedule. Modern developments and advancement in the field of Computer Science have made lives considerably
have greatly hampered the family ties. Young people have moved to new cities and different countries in search of better jobs and improved life quality.
For example
, in China, the joint family structure has altered a lot in the
last
couple years. The young Chinese generation have moved and are moving to distant English speaking countries for career advancement opportunities and higher remuneration. Due to
this
, there is a sharp fall in the number of large joint family units, by almost 40%. Another big factor, is the rise of the social media.
generation is more interested in maintaining friendships and relations with their families, via platforms like Facebook, Google and Instagram, rather than, participating in social gatherings and family functions.
Such
as, in the U.S, now only 40% of the American population, have dinner together with their families.
Also
,
for instance
, the fast track, busy lifestyle in the Netherlands and Germany, has lead to a 30% decrease in Christmas and Thanksgiving family get-togethers.
There are different ways in which
this
problem can be minimised and families can be brought together. Education and raising awareness about the importance of sharing a strong bond with relatives should be highlighted. As revealed by schools in Canada, where moral science curriculums have stressed on teaching children, the benefits and values of sharing close-knit ties with cousins, grandparents, uncles, aunts and parents.
Therefore
, more Canadians have realised the significance of relationships and are spending more time with their near and dear ones.
Furthermore
, the governments and multinational companies worldwide, can take steps to reduce
work
pressure. They should allow more incentives and grant paid
, so that family members can enjoy their time with each-other. To exemplify, many Scandinavian corporate companies have started a 4-day
work
week and have increased the wages and annual paid
of their employees. Owing to
this
, there has been great improvement in the social life of people. The Danes and the Norwegian youth are seen, spending their vacations socialising with their grandparents and cousins.
In summary, families are very important. The 21st century has observed prominent technological advancements,
of social media, mass immigration, professional growth, and educational competitions which have impacted close-knit family structures in a negative way, worldwide. Even though, familial relationship ties today, are not as strong as it used to be in the past, we can always
work
together to bring people together. Both the governments and individuals share
this
responsibility. Raising awareness and realising the seriousness of family connections and one's roots is the
first
crucial step to improve matters. Reducing
work loadwork that a person is expected to do in a specified time
, increasing wages, granting more paid
, organising family gatherings and the governments ensuring these implementations take place, can definitely bring people together and strengthen social bonds.