Some commendators feel that grandparents should live together with their children and grandchildren, while others say that elderly people should be encouraged to live independently. Consider the possible arguments on both sides of this debate, and reach your own conclusion.

In recent years, the question of whether grandparents should live with their families or they should be encouraged to live independently has been receiving a great deal of public attention.

Although

old members live with their children is not without advantages, the idea of grandparents living separately will be far more considered. On the one hand, there are several reasons of grandparents living with their children.

First

, since elder people live in a family with many generations, they will have more emotional support. In fact, in times of crisis

such

as bereavement, all family members may experience and encourage each other to overcome, which helps the elder living more emotional.

Second

, by living with others, their cost of living will

also

be considerably less expensive.

This

means that people will live with lower food and utility bills, which leads them enjoy life higher.

By contrast

, there are some compelling reasons why old members should live independently.

First

, in order to encourage self-reliance and independence, grandparents should have their own lives. In fact, living separately

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themselves

people in general

they

can boost the elder’s self-esteem and their health, which results in being against mental decline in old age.

Second

, many younger families do not have space or time for older members if they live in the same house.

For example

, the younger families these days are

tend

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tending

to work extra to have a better living standard, which means they hardly spend time to take care their parents properly. In conclusion, the disadvantages of grandparents living with their children will be far more significant. By considering all the pros and cons of living independently, the elderly people will make the best decisions for themselves.