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Advantages And Disadvantages Of Nuclear Families

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In the ancient times, family members including children were considered workforce which is required for the whole family to survive. Because there conditions of life were tough and there was a high infant and child mortality rate because of epidemics, having as many children and adult family members as possible was economically advantageous. All could work and help the family benefit. Since the twentieth century, people have more choices for their family structure. Their democratic rights are better fulfilled and the size of a family is more a matter of personal choice. Today, some people prefer living in an extended family to have more close people and feel supported and surrounded by relatives who can advise, compassionate about their problems and celebrate with them their achievements. They like an opportunity of younger generations helping older ones (e.g. not letting parents and grandparents alone during their old age), and of an efficient experience exchange. The advocates of an extended family also emphasize that raising more offspring at a time helps children be less egoistic and prepares them better for their adult life. On contrary, there are others who stay away from an extended family to cut their household expenses, avoid excessive communication with relatives because they protect their personal space, and also avoid related duties and obligations. The advocates of a nuclear family point out to the difficulties of managing a family with many people and qualitative raising many children who require attention, financing and proper education opportunities. In spite of all …show more content…

extended family, the following aspects should be taken into consideration: financial conditions and opportunities for better living conditions, psychological atmosphere, communication experiences with adults and with peers, educational opportunities, risks and problems as well as overall vulnerability of the

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