'independence' question
Some people think that in the modern world we are more dependent on each
other, while others think that people have become more independent.
Discuss
both views and give your own opinion.
People have different views about whether we are more or less dependent on others
nowadays. In my view, modern life forces us to be more independent than people were
in the past.
There are two main reasons why it could be argued that we are more dependent on
each other now. Firstly, life is more complex and difficult, especially because the cost of
living has increased so dramatically. For example, young adults tend to rely on their
parents for help when buying a house. Property prices are higher than ever, and without
help it would be impossible for many people to pay a deposit and a mortgage. Secondly,
people seem to be more ambitious nowadays, and they want a better quality of life for
their families. This means that both parents usually need to work full-time, and they
depend on support from grandparents and babysitters for child care.
However, I would agree with those who believe that people are more independent these
days. In most countries, families are becoming smaller and more dispersed, which
means that people cannot count on relatives as much as they used to. We also have
more freedom to travel and live far away from our home towns. For example, many
students choose to study abroad instead of going to their local university, and this
experience makes them more independent as they learn to live alone. Another factor in
this growing independence is technology, which allows us to work alone and from any
part of the world.
In conclusion, while there are some reasons to believe that people now depend on each
other more, my own view is that we are more independent than ever.
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