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There is an increasing trend sround the world to have a small family rather than a large family. What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of having small families rather than a large family.

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Traditions and customs are rapidly changing.
As a result
,
parents
 in many countries are now choosing to have less number of
children
 than in the past.
This
 essay will examine what are the main advantages and potential drawbacks from both
childrens'
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 and
parents
'
persperctives
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perspectives
perspective
, of having smaller
families
. The benefits of having only
one
 or two
children
 are obvious. On a very basic level, a smaller family means more money and more time together.
Whereas
parents
 with many
children
 tend to spend their days juggling school drop-offs, and
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 activities,
not to mention
 work and
runnning
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running
 a home. Those with only
one
 or two have far fewer demands on their time and wallets. From the child's point of view, if they are an only child or have just
one
 sibling, they will receive far more attention and
emotinal
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emotional
 support than if they were competing with four or five siblings for that attention.
This
 can have
long term
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 benefits, not just for their
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 but in their academic and professional lives too. Despite these positives, many people still consider a small family problematic. From the parent's point of view, there may be concern for their own welfare in old age. When they get older and start requiring physical assistance, there is a risk when a couple has no
children
 or only
one
 to take care of them. In my country,
such
 people often end up in
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 aged care facilities, which can be impersonal and even isolating. Another concern some have with
one child
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families
 is that
parents
 are creating selfish
ego maniacs
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. Rather than
beneftting
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benefiting
benefitting
 from
parents
' attention as mentioned above, these youngsters can be over-parented and potentially grow up spoiled and entitled. In conclusion,
although
families
 are getting smaller in general,
wheather
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whether
this
 is a positive or not depends on the individual. Personally,
while
 I can acknowledge the potential problems, I feel that smaller
families
 are ultimately better off.
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Language Use
Focus on developing more complex sentence structures and using a wider range of vocabulary to enrich the text.
Task Achievement
Ensure to balance the discussion of advantages and disadvantages by providing equal depth and detail.
Coherence and Cohesion
Consider introducing more explicit connections and transitions between ideas for smoother flow.
Structure
Effective use of introduction and conclusion, setting the stage for the discussion and wrapping up the argument cohesively.
Content Depth
Good integration of perspectives from both parents and children, providing a balanced view on the topic.
Clarity
Clear and logical structure throughout the essay, facilitating easy understanding.

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