In many modern societies, particularly in large cities, many people chose to live independently or in compact family structures, rather than multi-generational households. I believe that while this trend offers significantly benefits to freedom and qualify life, it also poses several social challenges that should not be overlooked.
On the one hand, living alone or in small family units provides people with more personal freedom and privacy. The adults in city can make their decide lifestyle, career, or private without pressure or interference that often comes with multigenerational living. For example, in Singapore and Seoul, a growing number of young professionals choose to live independently so they can focus on their careers. Similarly, in the UK, research shows that couples who live separately from their parents tend to report higher relationship satisfaction. Therefore, this lifestyle reflects a progressive mindset that values individuality and self-reliance.
On the other hand, the rise of small households can weaken traditional family bonds and increase feelings of isolation. For example, in Japan, the number of old people living a alone is significantly increase, leading to thousands of elderly individuals die unnoticed each year, is a striking example of the potential downsides of this living pattern. In addition, in Viet Nam, the adults often follow career and university education in big city such as Ha Noi and Ho Chi Minh city, which result in leak of connection with family and intergenerational.
In conclusion, I believe that living alone or in small family are a trend, which has benefits about individual and freedom. However, people need balance it and connection with intergenerational.