Fewer and fewer children are willing to look after their parents as they get older these days.Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?

According to
opinion
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the opinion
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of some
people
, today just a
little
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small
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amount of grown
children
take care
for
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of
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their
parents
as they get older.
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essay will present the argument against
this
trend. First and foremost there are some countries in the world, like Italy and the Caucasian area where
people
live in big communities because traditions and customs play
significant
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a significant
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role. Family members have tight bonds and family gathering with communications is
important
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an important
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part of their lives.
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generation in these societies is cherished and looking after them is
the
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honour.
This
is the fundamental rule, that all generations should be respected with elders on top. Another factor is
the
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mutual help, where
grown up
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children
have their own
children
and grandparents
looking
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after grandchildren.
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example of connection between family members, in case
if
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the family is not dysfunctional
help
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helps
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surround
child
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the child
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with love, care and proper upbringing. Almost every parent admits, that they rely more on their own
parents
than to give a child to kindergarten from an early years. When the grandparents need care
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at
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an
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venerable
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vulnerable
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age,
children
pay back with respect and stay near.
Thus
looking after
parents
is the normal experience of many societies.
On the
contrary
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contrary,
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some
modern styled
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adults want to keep
independency
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up to very senior ages. They deliberately choose to live alone without disturbance, are quite active and like travelling.
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category of
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people
has
other sort
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of
the
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logic and thinks they do not want to be
burden
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a burden
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to anybody till the end of their days. In conclusion,
nevertheless
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there are some
people
hold
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who hold
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the idea that independence is
the
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a
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priceless resource, I tend to think that
people
who prefer looking after
parents
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their parents
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gain the priceless experience
to be
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of being
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with
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their beloved
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beloved
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loved
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ones
as
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for as
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long as possible.
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task response
Ensure that your argument is consistently clear and directly answers the question: Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages? More explicitly state your position in the introduction and conclusion.
coherence cohesion
Work on developing clearer transitions between ideas and paragraphs to ensure smooth progression and linkage.
task response
Provide more specific examples to back up your points. Consider using data or anecdotes that clearly illustrate your arguments.
coherence cohesion
Your conclusion effectively wraps up the essay, restating and reinforcing your main arguments.
task response
You've successfully highlighted cultural perspectives and how they influence family care in your essay, showcasing societal differences.

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • Generational dynamics
  • Elderly care
  • Filial piety
  • Professional care services
  • Psychological well-being
  • Social responsibility
  • Financial burden
  • Emotional strain
  • Nuclear family
  • Assisted living
  • Health care systems
  • Social norms
  • Dependency ratio
  • Aging population
  • Cultural values
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