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It is generally accepted that families are not as close as they used to be. Give some reasons why this change has happened and suggest how families could be brought closer together.

#families #change
It has become apparent in recent
time
 that a
lot
 of families do not get on well as they used to be. Some people concerned about
this
. Less and
less
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fewer
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 people meet and
communication
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communicate
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 with each other. They stop sharing their dreams and problems. Let us look at the reason for
this
behavior
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behaviour
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s
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the
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ame families.
First
, Children start living alone when they grow up. They moved
in
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 different cities, so they rarely see with immediate family. The distance between cities is large and difficult to meet often. It is
sadly
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,
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 because parents wont to see their children.
Second
. Modern world does not give you free
time
 to meet your family. People are very busy. Young people study a
lot
. They always get their education. Old people always work hard to provide for their family. It is very difficult to find
time
 for
communication
 with
l
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oving family.
Next
, a very important reason is modern gadgets, especially phones. A
lot
 of people sit
in
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on
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 social networks. Children always game on the phone. Modern gadgets can help people and can separate from each other. A
lot
 of
family
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families
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 just do not have
time
 for
communication
 with
n
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uclear family. All family should be as close. Nothing can replace
communication
 with loved ones. Psychologists recommend limiting children to game on the phone or computers.
Also
, all people should
to
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meet with their relatives. Wrong when people are not as close as they used to be. Let us put our problems aside and start communicating with family.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • family interactions
  • technological advancements
  • virtual interactions
  • dual-income households
  • urbanization
  • migration
  • social structures
  • individualism
  • family cohesiveness
  • belonging
  • open communication
  • emotional support
  • shared activities
  • family dynamics
  • work-life balance
  • family traditions
  • regular gatherings
  • counseling
  • family therapy
  • prioritizing family time
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