In the past, most. People lived in small villages where everyone knew everyone else. Nowadays, most people live in a large city where they only know a few people in their area. what do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of living in a small community? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.

Settlements are essential in human existence since they provide shelter and a sense of belonging to the

community

members. But, in historic times, individuals used to settle in a small habitat where they knew each other well, compared to recent days where individuals live together in urban areas and they hardly know their neighbours.

Nevertheless

, there were benefits of living together like

this

such

as

community

support

, and socialization, as well as drawbacks like poor development and disputes. One of the major reasons why people used to live together in a small habitat is that they could offer psychological, emotional, and physical

support

to members of the

community

.

This

is simply because, through day-to-day interaction and proximity of their houses, they are aware of activities and events happening among all members of the settlement.

For example

, if a family member is sick, residents can easily spread the message and help in nursing and encouraging their neighbours in times of hardships.

Thus

,

this

can easily happen in a small

community

than in a large city.

However

, they are downsides associated with living in a small area.

On the other hand

, staying in a small area where one is well known is sometimes challenging when disputes arise. Sometimes there can be misunderstandings when people in an area argue over a certain issue and the matter may escalate resulting in poor relationships between them.

For instance

,children can accidentally break a

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windows leading to tension between them.

Also

, they are few opportunities for development in a small

community

since people know one another well, and it is more difficult to be recognised and appreciated than in a large city where they

is

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competition and

support

. To conclude, despite demerits quarrels and poor advancement, living in a small city is more beneficial for the reasons of

support

and socialisation. ultimately,

this

way of living is now less common. 294 words.