Family is the first world. This is the world where we develop ourselves in various aspects of life, so that we can survive in the outer world called society. It is a setup where we can live a natural life i.e. without playing any psychological games with each other that we normally play outside our family. In other words, it is a base of our life where we can lay there foundation of our future.
Changes in the family system in the last decade
Nuclear families and small families are emerging in a large proportion in the society. This is because people prefer to have only one child, and in urban areas people live in small flats where they cannot live in joint family. However, a reverse trend is also visible in some countryside areas of my nation where all members of the family live together under one roof.
Some positive and negative points of living in a joint family
Joint family offers warmth and unity. We can have each other’s support in a joint family that can be a boon in difficult phases of life. Moreover, cultural legacy can be easily passed on to the next generations in joint families at times. In addition, some self-centered people can not share their materials with others, which may lead to a conflict in joint families.
Some positive and negative points of living in a nuclear family
Nuclear family gives us the command of life. People can enjoy higher freedom and privacy in their life. In addition, the financial responsibilities are also reduced in nuclear families. However, social and family responsibilities increase in nuclear families. In addition, people may feel lonely and helpless at difficult times of life.
The reasons behind breaking down of joint families into nuclear families
The prime reason for this is economical development. Because of this, people started shifting to bigger and industrial cities from small towns and villages. It is obvious that when we migrate we cannot shift as a joint family in the beginning. Hence families broke and lived in different places of the country. Secondly, in the past, most families lived in houses, which were big enough to accommodate all the members of the family whereas most people live in flats these days. These flats are not spacious enough for a joint family.