In this day and age, In this contemporary time times, in many countries, especially in urban areas, individuals tend to live on their own or in small nuclear families rather than with a large extended family. I firmly believe that this trend brings more risks than benefits for both individuals and society.
First and foremost, in the past, extended families living together created strong and supportive relationships. However, nowadays, living independently often leads to weakened family bonds. The generation gap becomes wider, older people feel lonelier, and children receive less care and guidance from experienced family members. For example, in big cities, many elderly people live alone because their children are busy with work and rarely visit them. As a result, their mental health declines, and the sense of belonging within the family gradually erodes.
Moreover, this lifestyle creates a heavier financial burden on individuals as well as on society. When people live separately, they cannot share essential living expenses such as rent, utilities, or childcare, making urban life significantly more costly. For instance, young couples frequently have to spend a considerable amount of money hiring babysitters since grandparents are not living with them to help raise the children. Consequently, not only do personal expenses increase, but creates immense pressure on social welfare systems also rises, especially when the elderly require government support due to a lack of family care.
In conclusion, because of the negative impacts on both economic stability and family relationships, I strongly believe that the growing trend of living alone or in small families is a harmful development rather than a positive one.