It is common for people to travel long distances for work and study. Some argue that longer commute times affect people in a negative way while others disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Nowadays, with the ever-growing population in cities, the shortage of houses in urban areas is inevitable. People have to live

further

away from the

city

where they

work

in order to afford housing, which results in longer commutes to

work

.

Therefore

, the question of affordability

also

plays an increasingly large part, and so

this

debate is rather complex, as we shall see later on. Some may find the extra travel

time

relatively insignificant as they can afford to live in the rural areas in a lifestyle that most people can only dream of.

For instance

, it is understandable that most suburbs can offer spacious housing with massive gardens and even a

glamourous

having an air of allure, romance and excitement

glamorous

house, which is unaffordable for most typical

city

dwellers.

Furthermore

, life in a rural area comes with plenty of rewards which go beyond materialistic considerations.

For instance

, the abundance of natural resources

such

as land, wildlife, forestry and bodies of water, meaning the ability to breathe fresh air, hear birds singing or watch sunsets with ease. Not to mention the availability of fresh food and vegetables, and the environment uncontaminated by the pollution of sound and light, unlike in urban cities. With all these advantages, it would be justified to be willing to travel the lengthening commute

time

.

By contrast

, other people may hold the notion that those in the countryside living as longer commuters would be miss out on a considerable amount of activities compared to those in the

city

, especially families with children.

For example

, it might be said that the rural life is somewhat backwater, with fewer cultural amenities than with a

city

, in the form of museums, theatres and sports events

for example

.

Moreover

, more extended travelling to

work

means that people have less free

time

to spend relaxing or with children, and feel more inclined to stay home

at

Suggestion

on

the weekends; social activities with friends would be significantly reduced, meaning they are more likely to feel isolated in the long run. In conclusion, whether the longer commuting

time

is problematic depends on the lifestyle people decide to have. Personally, I preferred shorter commuting times when I was young and longer commuting times when I was slightly older so I could live the lifestyle I wanted. I hope that in the future, more houses are constructed in

city

residential areas so that housing becomes less expensive, and

therefore

people are able to

subsequently

make free choices for how far they have to travel to

work

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