Band 6+: It is sometimes possible to pay somebody to do things you don't want to do, or don't have time to do, for example, household chores or looking after children. Is this a good way of providing work for others? Should people do these things themselves? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

There is no doubt that the social and economic structures of societies have changed greatly over the past years. Although some people still prefer to do their household duties on their own, others are now shifting into hiring someone to execute these tasks. In this essay, I will discuss both sides of the argument and explain my support for the latter view.

Older generations tend to prefer doing everything by themselves, as they were raised this way and had enough time back then to finish their work and also accomplish their domestic duties. Women were usually housewives, thus could have the time and energy to take care of their home responsibilities like cleaning, laundry, doing the dishes and of course raising children.

On the other hand, in our contemporary world, each adult member should have a suitable job in order to achieve financial stability. Both men and women are nowadays working on a full time bases jobs from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. This has led to less time spending at home. So, paying someone to do household chores or babysitting children is now inevitable. As a result, family members can spend more quality time together and others can have part time jobs to increase their income.

In conclusion, while old times had encouraged self-independence, modern times requires more consolidation. I believe that domestic chores have created a win-win situation for both the families and the workers, as families can enjoy more time together and part time workers can earn extra cash.