OPIC: In recent years, the family structure and the role of its members are gradually changing. What kinds of changes can occur? Do you think these changes are positive and negative?
In recent decades, there have been significant changes in the family structure,
such
as fewer members in a family and the definition of family members extending to non-humans. In my view, because of the changes in family structures, Linking Words
citizens
will have fewer connections with each other, which is negative. Use synonyms
However
, Linking Words
people
will bond new intimacy with non-humans, which can shed light on animal ethics and is Use synonyms
therefore
positive.
On the one hand, families are becoming more concise, which to some extent weakens Linking Words
the
communication and intimacy among Correct article usage
apply
people
. In the past, one family was comprised of different generations. Nowadays, Use synonyms
however
, once youngsters grow up, get married and start a new family, they will move out to live somewhere else. Linking Words
As a result
, the youngsters' Linking Words
aging
parents are not living with their children and grandchildren. They have to take care of themselves despite all the inconvenience brought by their deteriorating physical health and degrading body functions, which can become a threat to the elderly's safety, because accidents, Change the spelling
ageing
such
as falling off the stairs, are likely to occur. Linking Words
Besides
the safety issues, it is unavoidable that the elderly will feel lonely easily, because hardly can they have communications with their children and grandchildren, which can not only be detrimental to the senior Linking Words
citizens
' mental well-beingUse synonyms
,
but Remove the comma
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also
widen the generation gap, which is huge already.
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On the other hand
, it is worth noticing that Linking Words
people
are starting to accept non-humans as their family members. Use synonyms
For example
, some couples may shun away from the idea of giving birth to a human child, yet they adopt a pet and raise it as their child. Linking Words
Usually
the pets will be treated very well, because their "parents" will be quite sensitive towards their needs, both mentally and physically. The "parents" will take the pets to see a vet whenever something is wrong, and they will Add a comma
Usually,
also
make sure that the pets are participating in a series of entertaining, health-benefitting activities. In my opinion, it is inspirational as it suggests that animal rights Linking Words
also
matter, which can appeal Linking Words
more
Change preposition
to more
people
to be kind to animals, and Use synonyms
therefore
contribute to the development of animal ethics.
In conclusion, changes in family structures can weaken the communication between human beings, especially Linking Words
that
between senior Correct word choice
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citizens
and junior Use synonyms
citizens
, yet Use synonyms
strenthen
the interaction between human beings and animals.Correct your spelling
strengthen
strengthens
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