In some parts of the world, the rate of divorce has increased dramatically over the past few decades. Explain some possible reasons for this problem and suggest some solutions.

The

divorce

rate is increasing in many places. I believe that the breakdown of the extended family and the stresses of work are the major causes of

this

situation. Fortunately,

although

these issues have led to a rise in the

divorce

rate, there are ways we can solve

this

problem. In my opinion, the biggest cause of

divorce

is the breakdown of the extended family. In the past, a family was made up of parents, grandparents, children, and other relatives.

This

meant that there was always somebody available to help with child care. It

also

meant that expenses could be shared in times of financial difficulty. These days, people often don't have

this

kind of support from their families, and

this

puts more stress on a

marriage

. Stress in the workplace is another cause of

divorce

. These days, people are often expected to work longer hours than they did in the past.

This

means they spend less time at home with their families. It

also

means that when they are at home, they are tired and probably irritable, too. All of

this

adds up an unhappy family life.

Fortunatelly

Suggestion

Fortunately

, there are things that can be done to solve some of these problems if people really want to. People can decide to live closer to their extended family. They can invite their elderly parents to live with them or look for a job closer to their relatives' homes. People can

also

look for less demanding jobs or decide to have one parent stay at home

instead

of working. These things require changing one's lifestyle in some big ways, but they can lead to a happier

marriage

and family life. There are a lot of demands in modern life that places stress on a

marriage

and lead to

divorce

.

However

, people can choose to make changes to their lifestyle that can result in a better, stronger

marriage

.