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In some countries around the world men and women are having children later in life. What are the reasons for this development? What are the effects on society and family life?

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Nowadays, people choose to push back
having
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against having
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 and raising
next
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the next
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 generation in certain
countries
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. At the same time,
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, there is some uncertainty as to the causes of
this
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 trend and its influence on societal and personal life. In
this
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 essay, I will examine the reasons and impacts of
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 development to reach a conclusion.
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 with, many young adults prioritize their own career success over family happiness. The delay
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 raising their own
children
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 indeed provides a buffer, bestowing them enough time to pursue individual achievement.
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, in some densely populated
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, the drastically increasing house
price
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prices
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 and tuition
fee
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fees
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 make the cost
to raise
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of raising
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 a child unaffordable.
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, raising kids at
earlier
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an earlier
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 age would bring much financial burden and pressure for young
couples
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.
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, the increasing financial pressure
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 to the concept change for young
couples
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, who prefer to change living regions and explore as much as they can to find a stable place suitable for raising
next
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the next
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 generation financially.
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, the government, in
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countries
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 with
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an aging
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aging
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 population trend
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 as Japan or China, will inevitably face huge pressure with the reduction of
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the young
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labor
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 force.
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, these young
couples
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,
which
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who
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 have made informed decisions before settling down, would be more mentally mature and responsible for taking care of
their
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 next generation.
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, after accumulating enough wealth and achieving personal success, these young
couples
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 can promise their
children
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 better access to educational resources and better companionship with their
children
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.
Children
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 would be better off growing up in
virtuous
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a virtuous
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 family setting. To summarize, the reasons for delay
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in
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 raising
children
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in particular
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countries
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 could be second priority, heavy financial burden, and concept change. At the same time, the influence could bring
burden
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a burden
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 to local government yet beneficial for
children
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's growth.

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task achievement
The essay does a good job of addressing the reasons for delayed parenthood and its effects on society and family life. However, it would benefit from more specific examples to illustrate the points, such as mentioning particular career fields or financial data that highlight the rising costs of living and education.
coherence cohesion
Ensure each paragraph transitions smoothly to maintain the reader’s engagement. For example, linking the financial burden discussed in the second paragraph more directly to the societal impacts mentioned in the third paragraph would strengthen coherence.
coherence cohesion
Better organization of points could enhance clarity. Consider addressing all reasons in one paragraph and all effects in another. This would help in creating a more structured flow.
coherence cohesion
The introduction clearly states the essay's purpose and offers a good preview of the main points to be discussed.
coherence cohesion
The conclusion effectively summarizes the main points and reiterates the central argument, providing a satisfying end to the essay.
task achievement
The essay addresses both the causes and effects of the trend, showcasing an understanding of the topic from multiple angles.

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • trend
  • developments
  • adulthood
  • education
  • career
  • financial stability
  • ready
  • start a family
  • assisted reproductive technologies
  • personal fulfillment
  • self-development
  • improved healthcare
  • life expectancies
  • cultural factors
  • religious factors
  • access
  • birth control methods
  • responsibilities
  • challenges
  • parenthood
  • influence
  • media
  • popular culture
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