In the past, most people lived in small villages where everyone knew everyone else. Nowadays, most people live in large cities where they only know a few people in their area. What do you think were the advantages and disadvantages of living in a small community?

Living in a small

community

in the past had its own different advantages and disadvantages. Some benefits and challenges of living in a small

community

are listed below and will discuss why there are more

people

nowadays choosing a big city to live in than before.

Firstly

, the strong social connection is the biggest advantage accessed in

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topic. In a small

community

,

people

tend to know their

neighbors

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.

Therefore

,

people

are more likely to help and care for one another and

this

causes the

neighbors

to be close to each other.

For

example

, in a small village, if a family faces a difficulty,

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often come together to help, whether it's emotional support, sharing resources, or giving a hand.

Second,

small communities tend to be safer, with lower crime rates than larger cities.

People

feel safer because they know their

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and can rely on their vigilance.

For

example

, in a small town, residents may leave their doors unlocked or allow children to play outside without taking care

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. They are confident that the

community

will watch out for one another.

Besides

some benefits, there were many challenges when lived in a small

community

in the past. The first thing that can be mentioned is limited

opportunities

. Small communities might have limited access to education, employment, and cultural experiences. Young

people

tend to leave and search for better

opportunities

.

For

example

, in some rural areas, there were

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schools and limited job

opportunities

due to

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companies or industrial areas.

In addition

, limited services and entertainment were the second minus. Small communities often lack the infrastructure and services available in larger cities.

This

includes access to healthcare, public transportation, and entertainment options.

For

example

, when you want to buy something

such

as food in the villages, you must go to the store and cannot order via Shopee, Grap or any application. In conclusion, living in a small

community

in the past offered a close-knit social environment, a strong sense of security, and a slower pace of life.

However

, it came with limitations in terms of

opportunities

, privacy, and access to services.