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People in many countries are spending less time with their families. What are the reasons, and effects of this?

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In the current ,generation it is noticed that
people
 spend lesser
time
 with families and
this
 has affected many relationships.
This
 essay will be explaining how social media and busy lifestyles have led to
this
 issue and how
this
 impacts families and bonds.  The fast-paced lifestyle of the current community gives no space for
people
 to allocate
time
 for their family and friends. They spent a major part of their
time
 on work and achieving their career goals.
For example
, parents don't have
time
 to spend with their younger ones, so they bring work home
due to
 pressure from the workplace and target achievement.
Furthermore
,
people
 invest the rest of their free
time
 on social media,
instead
 of making conversation with other
people
 living under the same roof. To exemplify, a family goes out for dinner together, but they prefer replying to their WhatsApp messages and posting photos on social profiles rather than engaging with each other. The aforementioned
issues
 are leading to serious mental health
issues
. Many feel depressed and isolated even
while
 surrounded by
people
, they feel lonely and not cared for.
For example
, the percentage of children seeking counselling support has increased recently, they feel their parents don't care for them and are not loved by others, leading to depression and attachment
issues
.
In addition
, lesser
time
 with family
also
 impacts the relationship values installed in the young population. They tend to care less for family and their parents, which destroys traditional morals and values.
To sum up
, busy life schedules and addiction to social media have impacted family relationships negatively.
This
 has led to many mental health
issues
 and devalued family relationships in the current generation.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • demands of the workplace
  • digital technology
  • social media
  • individualism
  • erosion of family bonds
  • emotional distance
  • strain relationships
  • emotional support
  • negative impact
  • emotional, social, and academic challenges
  • neglected
  • guidance and support
  • stress and mental health issues
  • anxiety
  • depression
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