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?

The fashion of having a small sized family is becoming increasingly popular across the globe.

This

offers many benefits

such

as minimal financial obligations and quality upbringing, but there are some drawbacks to be looked into. An obvious plus point of a family with

few

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fewer

members is the reduced financial responsibilities it offers to parents.

This

is because small families have limited needs as compared to large families.

For example

, a study was conducted by the Oyo state ministry of

women

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women's

affairs in

Nigeria where

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Nigeria, where

it showed a positive link between a small sized family and less financial burden.

This

has gone to tell that households with

few

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fewer

members can conveniently cater for their financial needs.

In addition

, parents with less number of children will devote more time as well as resources in nurturing and instilling good morals in them.

On the other hand

, a prime drawback of small household is that their kids tend to be less confident.

This

might be due to the fact that they only interact with their parents and denied that opportunity of having fun or exchanging information with other children.

For instance

, my neighbour's child could hardly speak in the

public especially

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public, especially

when there are

great number

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a great number

of people focussing on her. In conclusion, while small household has some merits, its potential side effects

such

as confidence or social skills should not be overlooked.