There is an increasing trend around the world of married couples deciding not to have children. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for couples who decide to do this

Nowadays, the number of married couples

prefer

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not to have

children

is increasing around the world.

Although

this

choice might result in

less

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household expenditures and its subsequent extra

money

for spending on leisure activities, it suffers from the disadvantages that leave them alone during their old ages. The following essay will look at the main benefit and

drawback

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drawbacks

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of

this

phenomenon. On one hand, not having

children

keeps a great deal of

money

and

time

, which can be spent on enjoying life.

This

is because for a child to become a productive and contributive member of

a

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society, parents should spend enough

money

on registering them in schools and enough

time

on nurturing them.

Moreover

, as the number of a household increases basic

needs'

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needs

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expenses go up.

For instance

, a couple can easily live in a

one bedroom

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one-bedroom

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flat whereas they need to move to a

two bedroom

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two-bedroom

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house after giving

a

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birth, which is more expensive.

Therefore

, couples with no offspring can save their

money

and

time

for themselves and have fewer responsibilities.

On the other hand

, elderlies are dependent people, who need to socialise with the younger generation to remain healthy.

For example

, the deterioration of their eyesight and memories makes them dependent on others for doing their daily activities.

This

help can be obtained from either their

children

or caregivers,

who

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they can not usually afford.

Consequently

, not having offspring leads to their disability and superfluous expenses for caregivers.

In addition

, they will be deprived of

happiness

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the happiness

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a young person usually brings to their houses, which is essential for their mental health. To sum up, not having

children

is a decision that has its own two sides. Saving more

money

and

time

to dedicate to ourselves is located against remaining lonely and helpless during old ages. I believe that the above-said drawback negates the benefit.