In recent years, the family structure has changed, as well as family roles. What kinds of changes can occur? Do you think these changes are positive and negative?

Sample 1:

It is true that these days the family structure has considerably shifted, and the changing roles of men and women in the family have become increasingly similar. There are several new forms of family composition, and in my opinion, these developments are not always desirable.

In the past, nuclear families where parents and their offspring living together under one roof used to be prevalent. However, there is now a huge trend towards single-parent families due to more marriages ending in divorce, while the increase in cohabiting couple families and stepfamilies is probably a result of cohabitation and remarriage becoming much more acceptable. In addition, the number of single-mother families has increased as many mothers want to have children without getting married. In terms of changing parental roles in a family, there has been a rise in the number of stay-at-home dads in recent years when it has become normal for women to gain qualifications and pursue their own career path. This is in sharp contrast to about half a decade ago when men were breadwinners, and women were in charge of household chores in their families.

In my view, the changes described above could have both positive and negative consequences. On the one hand, due to the lack of emotional attachment and legal binding, non-traditional households such as stepfamilies and cohabiting parents are more prone to breaking down. Consequently, children of these families are more likely to be involved in antisocial behaviors while their parents may experience feelings of loneliness and worry. On the other hand, the changes in the roles of members in the family could be seen as progress because women are not put under pressure to sacrifice their own careers to assume childcare and domestic responsibilities.

In conclusion, I believe that the changes in the roles of family members and the family structure are both positive and negative.

Sample 2:

The changes of family structure and family roles have become a major topic of concern in modem society. Some of the main changes will be identified, before an evaluation on whether this is a positive or negative trend is made.

A few drastic changes could be observed in families today. The most obvious one is the decreased size of an average family in society. In Vietnam, for example, a majority of extended families of three generations or more living under the same roof have been transformed into nuclear families with only parents and children. In addition, there is also a significant change in terms of the roles of the father and the mother in a family. The responsibility of males as the sole breadwinner of the family has now been shared with their partners, and now women have equal working opportunities compared with their male counterparts. Accordingly, household duties are also shared equally between the two sexes.

I contend that this new family structure is without doubt beneficial for all families. As regards the smaller family size, each family member could benefit from an increased sense of freedom. For instance, parents have more time for themselves now, compared with the situation in the past when they had to bear the responsibility of taking care of both grandparents and children. With respect to the change in family roles, women may reap the benefit of having their own career and thus financial freedom. Men also gain from this change since they have been freed from the financial pressure of being the only source of income in the family.

To conclude, the most apparent changes in today’s families include a decreased family size and a shared financial and household responsibility of men and women. All the existing data has provided a concrete foundation that these changes are beneficial for all members of the family.

Sample 3:

It is true that there have been significant changes in not only the family structure but also family roles. In my opinion, these changes should be regarded as a positive tendency.

To begin with, the structure of a family is relatively different from that of some decades ago. In the past, it was likely that extended families became prevalent among societies when many generations including children, parents and grandparents lived in the same roof. In contrast, these days are witnessing the domination of nuclear families which have only parents and their offspring. Regarding parental roles, in earlier periods, men and women were supposed to be breadwinners and homemakers respectively as fathers tended to earn a living while mothers were supposed to stay at home to fulfill household duties as well as looking after children. However, both men and women currently go to work to support the whole family, whereas household tasks are often divided.

I am of the opinion that these changes would have beneficial effects on family life. First of all, if fewer generations reside together, people seem to have more freedom and privacy to do anything they have interest in without disturbing other members. For instance, in extended families’ juveniles adoring pop music might have to stop listening to it because their grandparents could find it annoying and noisy. Furthermore, pursuing their own careers can allow women to become financially independent from men and this also provides families with another income to have a higher standard of living. Another benefit when husbands assist their wives with household chores is that women would ease the burden of housework and have more time for themselves which can be spent on recreational activities.

In conclusion, I hold the view that several changes in family pattern and the role of member such as the fact that extended families are gradually replaced by nuclear ones and the fair division of household duties is a positive development.

Sample 4:

In recent decades, significant transformations have taken place in the organizational structure of families and the roles played by each member. These modifications are primarily related to the interrelationships among the different family components. Despite the positive aspects of these changes in terms of material gains, I believe that this drastic shift can exact a significant emotional toll in the long run.

In the current era of rapid modernization and urbanization, the boundaries of families have been dramatically altered, making it increasingly difficult for family members to spend quality time together. A concomitant effect of this has been a decline in the general level of income, which has further exacerbated the situation. As a result, in most households, both parents are now compelled to work full-time to sustain their livelihoods, unlike the past when the sole responsibility of providing for the family rested on the father's shoulders. This shift in dynamics has resulted in increased pressure on parents to balance work and family life, often leading to the neglect of one at the expense of the other. The consequences of this are manifold and long-lasting, affecting not only the individual family but also the broader society.

Furthermore, with recent developments in familial aspects, parents may lose the opportunity to listen to their children or build a strong emotional connection with them. For instance, dinner used to be one of the most important meals in traditional families, as it provided both parents and children with an opportunity to interact closely and convey valuable lessons regarding proper manners or other essential values. However, this valuable chapter is becoming obsolete as, by the time working parents get home, their offspring have already had their meal. Thus, the diminished family time not only deprives children of proper growth but also breeds childhood traumas that can eventually lead to adult mental illnesses.

In conclusion, with the advent of modernization and the resulting financial strain, family structures are continually changing, with both parents becoming heavily involved in their professional aspects. Although this new development might bring financial gains for households, it comes at a severe cost of emotional attachment among family members.

Sample 5:

In recent years, the family structure has undergone a tremendous transformation, marked by the shrinking of family units and a consequent reduction in familial responsibilities. This phenomenon can be attributed to the acceleration of urbanization and the growing focus of young people on their careers, which has resulted in increased financial and mental independence. As a result, young people are increasingly opting to live with their friends or by themselves, rather than with their families, and are no longer viewed as the primary source of support for both elders and children.

This shift towards smaller and more independent family units has had numerous advantages for both individuals and society at large. Young people are no longer weighed down by excessive family responsibilities, such as caring for children and elders, and can thus focus more fully on their personal and professional lives. Elders, in turn, can enjoy a more fulfilling social life by living with people their own age who understand their experiences and perspectives. Additionally, the decreasing birth rate resulting from these changes is being compensated for by a surge in demand for nursing home services, which is creating more job opportunities and contributing to overall economic growth.

Despite these benefits, some may argue that this shift towards smaller and more independent family units may have its downsides. For instance, it may lead to a decline in traditional family values and a weakening of familial bonds. However, these concerns can be mitigated by the increasing availability of alternative forms of social support, such as community groups and social networks, which can serve to fill the void left by traditional family structures.

In conclusion, the revolution in the family structure that we are currently witnessing is a natural consequence of urbanization and the growing focus on individualism. While it may have some drawbacks, its advantages are manifold, ranging from reduced family burdens for young people to increased job opportunities and a more fulfilling social life for elders. Ultimately, this shift towards smaller and more independent family units is a positive development that should be embraced and celebrated.

Sample 6:

During the last decades, fundamental modifications have involved family organization and the roles of its members. These changes are mainly related to the relationships among the different family components. Though there are some positive aspects in terms of material gains, I believe this drastic change can incur a massive emotional cost on the long run.

Nowadays, the fast-paced environment of people’s lifestyle has been changing the boundary of the families. It has become almost impossible for family members to spend quality time together. These days, the general level of income is lower than that of the earlier period. That is why, to stretch out the earnings all through the months, in most case both parents are required to work full time, whereas previously only the fathers used to shoulder the financial burdens.

In addition, with the recent development in familial aspects, parents would lose the chance to listen to their children or build a strong emotional connection with them. For example, dinner was one of the most important meals in the traditional families, it used to give both parents and children a chance to interact closely and convey messages to the Kids regarding the right manners or other valuable lessons. But this incredible chapter is becoming obsolete because of the time when working parents get home, offspring already have had their meal. This is how, the shrunken family time is not only depriving children from gaining a proper growth, but also it is breeding childhood traumas which can eventually lead to an adult mental illness.

To conclude, with the advent of modernisation and the resulting financial strain, family structures are changing constantly where both parents are getting heavily involved in their professional aspects. Though this new development might bring financial gains for the households, it comes at a serious cost of mental attachment among the members.

Sample 7:

A lot of changes in the form and the function of families, namely the decrease in average number of family members and the less dependency on families, have happened recently. In my opinion, this transition of characteristics of families is preferable because it would help people financially and strengthen their relationships with the family members.

The most prominent change in family structure is that the average size of a family has become smaller than ever before. In other words, more and more families are deciding not to live with their grandparents or other relatives, as the number of atomic family is increasing in Japan. Moreover, ordinary family members are becoming dependent on their relatives, and therefore a family is not a safety space for many people anymore.

Furthermore, I strongly believe that this transformation of families is beneficial for most of the people in terms of financial and social aspects. The smaller the family size, the less people have to pay for maintaining their family activities. Unfortunately, the burden of caring their parents is extremely heavy for young adults because they are so busy to nurture their children and to earn the required amount of money for their upbringings. In addition, if people can become more independent from their families, they would be more sociable. Because citizens usually spend much time in schools or offices where their families cannot support them, a good relationship with colleagues or friends would bring a lot of benefits on people while the role of family shrinks.

In conclusion, I am convinced that various changes; the reduction in the figures of family members and the low dependency on families, that have taken place over the last decade is mitigating financial problems of young adults and improving their communication skills.

Sample 8:

The alteration in family structures and roles leads to numerous consequences in society. However, the changes are not always for the better, which will be analyzed in this essay.

The size and task division in families have shifted with smaller households and more power for women. Indeed, nuclear families are a prevalent choice for many, or even they want to have double income and no kids. More peculiarly, people may decide to live without registering their marriages, and young ladies even decide to be single moms. As regards changes in the familial roles, the society has witnessed more women rising up to be breadwinners for their own homes, pushing more husbands to the jobs once done by housewives like doing household chores, and caring for children.

Those drastic changes in the family configuration have led to both positive and negative corollaries. On the bright side, when people do not live in extended families, they escape from the duties, interferences of family members into their decisions. Their more freedom is also fortified by more privacy people have in their own rooms and houses, and fewer shared facilities. Besides, their reduced involvement into other family members' business saves them more time to focus on developing their own lives and futures. Nonetheless, with more independence, women find it easier to break their marriages, which leads to a rise in the divorce rate. In addition, love and care for the elderly may be lessened when everyone has their own house, fiddling with their own business, so they may toss the ball of responsibility among each other and leave their parents abandoned.

In conclusion, smaller families and more independence for women have benefited people in some aspects but also harmed them in others. However, if people are well aware of the reasons behind the negative, I believe, these family changes will yield more positive aftermaths.

Sample 9:

In the past few decades, the patterns of a family have greatly diversified. There are some changes regarding its organization and members’ role; and in my opinion, these changes can be seen as a progress.

Families at present have undergone two main differences compared to the past. First, the structure of a nuclear family now can have more than one breadwinner, who normally is the father. This is because in the modern world, only a few jobs could secure the stability of single-earner families, which forces both parents to be the financial supporters. Second, the trend that parents exchange their roles has become more common. As the result of women’s protest for their rights, mothers now have equal opportunities for education and work, which allows the other spouse to assume responsibility as a stay-at-home parent to take care of the children and the housework.

From my perspective, those changes in the family’s structure and parental roles are positive for a number of reasons. That both parents can become the breadwinners would ensure thestable finance of a family, which not only directly eases the burden that the father have to bear in order to support the whole family but also enables the mother to pursue her dream job. From another angle, it is an upward step that people are at liberty to do what they like and what they are good at. Women can follow their dream and stabilize her family financial status if they are better at work than their husbands.

In conclusion, I think the changes occurring to a family’s hierarchy and members’ responsibilities are a positive step toward a better world.

Sample 10:

It is clear the picture of what a family looks like has transformed over the past few decades and families are now generally more fragmented. Some would say that couples parting ways is understandable as they are just not meant to be together, however others feel this could adversely affect a strong family bond.

Indeed, we should not only consider one country when looking at the family dynamic. In some cases, a couple may not have a choice as to exactly how many children they wish to have. For example, in times of overpopulation in China, the government has stipulated that parents must only produce one child. Furthermore, in western society, many social issues possibly stemming from inadequate education, poverty and drug and/or alcohol abuse, have resulted in the breakdown of the family unit. Therefore, today, single parents must fend for themselves to look after loved ones, without the moral or financial support from a partner who may have no involvement or simply does not care.

The question arises as to whether a different outlook for families poses threats or benefits. It is likely that Chinese people feel aggrieved when they cannot plan their family just how they want it. Nevertheless, from their government’s standpoint it is clear that balancing the economy is a chief concern to ensure there is not an undersupply of jobs. Also, while single parents may find looking after their children a challenge, it could be argued that it will make them stronger and more independent. Consequently, these traits might brush off on their offspring.

In summary, it is clear that broken families are likely due to various (mostly) uncontrollable governmental and social factors. That said, I personally believe that a weakened family unit could lead to wider issues to the detriment of society.

Sample 11:

In the present context, it is obvious that the families are much different in terms of their structure and gender roles in a family unit as opposed to a family a few decades back. Families today are very small in size since single parenting is not uncommon. In addition, the roles of parents have changed drastically. Moreover, marriages among same sex are legalized in many countries in the world now. In my opinion, most of these changes have a positive impact on the family itself and society. Relevant factors regarding this topic will be further elaborated in this essay with examples.

To begin with, family is the backbone of society or in other words family is a reflection of society. When it comes to roles among family members, in most families, both parents support the economical stability of the family and they both share the responsibility of the children. If we consider a family a few decades back, the situation was rather different. For instance, women were supposed to look after the children while men were supposed to take care of financial stability. It is needless to say that this has completely changed by today. From my perspective, this is a positive tendency since family and children are well supported by both parents.

In addition, when it comes to the structure of the family today, same-sex marriages, as well as single parenting, can be seen in many parts of the world. From my point of view, this is a positive trend since having different sexual preferences as opposed to conventional opposite-sex marriages is no longer a reason to be discriminated against.

In conclusion, families play an important role in society. Families have been changed a lot over the last few years in various aspects as aforementioned. As per my view, this can be considered as a positive development of the society.

Sample 12:

In recent times, there has been a number of changes within the structure of families, and the roles that family members play. This essay will discuss those changes, and the impacts these trends are having on families.

Firstly, in a lot of countries, many people are now choosing to live in a nuclear family structure, where only parents and children live together, and grandparents live separately. In the past, however, it was quite common in many countries for three, or even four generations of a family to all live under one roof. There has also been a shift in the roles that various family members play. For example, in the past, it was commonplace for men to have to work to provide for their families, and women to stay at home to cook, clean, and raise the children. However, many women nowadays are choosing to work instead, while some fathers stay at home to help out with family and household duties.

These changes can bring about both positive and negative effects. Nuclear family structures allow more freedom to parents who no longer want to live in their hometown, in order to pursue their careers. Many people need to live in large cities these days to find work, however many older, retired people want to remain living in their hometown. Though, one disadvantage of the nuclear family is that grandparents may not be available to help raise and care for grandchildren. In terms of the changing roles, women have greatly benefited from the opportunity to pursue a career, and become the breadwinner of the family, instead of being housewife. One downside of this trend though might be that some people would argue that women are better at domestic duties than stay-at-home dads.

In conclusion, I believe there are both positive and negative effects from these changes, though the impacts on each individual family will be different.

Sample 13:

Until a few decades ago, men were the providers and women were the caregivers. Men would go out to work and earn money. Women would stay at home looking after children and cooking food. This arrangement is disappearing, and, in my opinion, it is a positive trend.

In many families, now both spouses work and earn money. This is particularly true in developed and developing nations. This trend has changed the structure of families and the role of family members. Men are no longer seen as the only breadwinners. In some families, women earn more than men do. They deserve equal treatment.

Working women expect their partners to share the household responsibilities with them. They want their husbands to help them with the kids and housework. Most men are willing to lend a helping hand. Many of them never saw their dads doing the dishes or dusting the furniture, but now they do it happily because their women are also busy with their careers.

As more and more women become financially independent, the role of family members will change. Modern women have carved a niche for themselves in almost every sector. They now work and earn. Naturally, they deserve equal treatment and respect. Men who still have age-old notions of male supremacy may find it difficult to come to terms with the change of roles. However, those who think practically have certainly changed their attitudes and support their women in their careers and at home.

To conclude, women’s empowerment is the reason behind this change in the structure of families. Women no longer want to confine themselves to the four walls of their home. As they have started working outside, traditional definitions of husbands and wives have changed. Men are no longer the only breadwinners and women are no longer the only caregivers. In my opinion, this is a positive trend that has the potential to make our world a better place where both men and women command equal respect.

Sample 14:

Recently, there has been a gradual transformation in the household structure and the way each member makes a contribution to the family. In this essay, I would like to discuss several possible changes and demonstrate that those changes are totally beneficial.

To begin with, the way a family is organized is far different from that in the past. Firstly, men and women are now sharing the role of breadwinners. A few decades ago, fathers were those who earned money to raise the family, while nurturing progeny was the responsibility shouldered by mothers. Today, as a logical effect of gender equality, professional opportunities are available for people of both sexes, leading to the fact that both men and women should exert effort to make ends meet. Secondly, people now have an inclination to form nuclear families. The escalating competitiveness of the job market accompanied by the higher demands of living standards drives people to work overtime and have fewer children.

From my perspective, the aforementioned changes are totally advantageous. The first benefit is that the financial pressure that parents of medium-sized families have to burden is far less significant than that of large families. This allows them to save money for long-term purposes, such as affording a house or sending their children overseas for tertiary education. Another significant advantage is that the children of such busy parents can learn how to live independently and acquire a diverse mixture of qualities at a young age. For example, many youths today have to prepare meals and arrange the study schedules themselves, which helps to sharpen up their self-reliance.

In conclusion, I would like to reaffirm my position that the household structure and the role of each family member are altering in a positive way.

Sample 15:

True, the family structure has altered significantly in recent years, and the changing responsibilities of men and women in the family have grown increasingly comparable. There are various different types of family structures, and these advances are not necessarily good, in my opinion.

Nuclear households, in which parents and their children lived together under one roof, were common in the past. However, because more marriages end in divorce, there is now a strong tendency toward single-parent families, while the rise in cohabiting couple families and stepfamilies is likely attributable to cohabitation and remarriage being much more acceptable.

In many regions of the world, the family patterns and functions of each family member have changed dramatically during the previous several decades. Personally, I believe that the benefits of these developments outweigh the disadvantages. On the one hand, the structure of a modern family may differ from that of previous generations. Large, extended families, which were once common, have been replaced by smaller, nuclear families. In other words, people today do not live in the same house as their distant relatives or grandparents did 50 years ago. Instead, parents want to spend more time alone with their children while occasionally catching up with family. In addition, the roles that parents play in their households have changed during the previous century. While in the past, males were the breadwinners, today's families benefit from financial assistance from both working parents, implying that females have an equal role to play in assisting their families and in the job market.

These adjustments, on the other hand, have positive consequences for both the family and society. To begin with, the increase of nuclear family groups may relieve them of the burden of supporting other family members besides their child. This allows them to concentrate more on growing and raising their children. In terms of parental duties, this helps to liberate women from the role of solely being stay-at-home moms and allows them to pursue their own occupations. As a result, society will benefit from increased contributions and talents from the weaker sex, as well as improved gender equality.

Finally, the rise of widely dispersed families and women's rising participation in the workplace have benefited families and women in particular.

Sample 16:

It is true that not only the family structure but also the functions of the family have changed dramatically. These adjustments, in my opinion, should be viewed as a positive trend.

To begin with, many people in many countries are opting for a nuclear family structure, in which only parents and children live together while grandparents live separately. In the past, however, it was usual for three or even four generations of a family to live under the same roof in many countries. In addition, the duties that various family members play have shifted.

To begin with, the structure of a family nowadays differs significantly from that of previous generations. When multiple generations, including children, parents, and grandparents, lived under the same roof in the past, extended families were more common. In contrast, today's society is dominated by nuclear families, which consist solely of parents and their children. In terms of parental roles, in the past, men and women were expected to be breadwinners and homemakers, respectively, since fathers were expected to work outside the home while moms were expected to stay at home and care for their children. However, both men and women now work to support their families, and home chores are frequently shared.

These improvements, in my opinion, would have a positive impact on family life. For starters, when there are fewer generations living together, people appear to have more freedom and privacy to do whatever they want without bothering other family members. For example, in extended families, children who enjoy pop music may be forced to stop listening because their grandparents may find it irritating and boisterous. Furthermore, pursuing their own careers can help women become financially independent of males, as well as providing families with an additional source of money to help them live comfortably. Another advantage of husbands assisting their wives with home duties is that women will be relieved of the strain of housework and will have more time to spend on recreational activities.

To sum up, I believe that various changes in family structure and member roles, such as the increasing replacement of extended families by nuclear families and the equitable sharing of household responsibilities, are positive developments.

Sample 17:

In today's society, changes in family structure and roles have become a major source of concern. Before determining if this is a positive or negative trend, some of the most significant changes will be highlighted.

A family, also known as the society's cell, has always changed as a result of life's regular affections, resulting in numerous differences in the structure and roles of members compared to the past in order to adapt to the current environment. Based on my perspective, I strongly believe that these familial adjustments are beneficial.

Families have undergone some significant transformations in recent years. The most noticeable is the shrinking average family size in society. In Vietnam, for example, the bulk of extended families with three generations or more living under one roof have been reduced to nuclear families consisting solely of parents and children. Furthermore, there has been a substantial shift in the responsibilities of the father and mother in the family. Males' responsibilities as the family's only earner have been shared with their partners, and women now have equal employment options as their male counterparts. As a result, household responsibilities are split evenly between the sexes.

The first advantage is that the financial strain on parents of medium-sized families is far less than that on parents of large families. This enables them to save money for long-term goals such as buying a house or sending their children to a university abroad. This new family structure, in my opinion, is unquestionably beneficial to all families. Each family member may benefit from a greater sense of freedom as a result of the lower family size. Parents, for example, now have more time for themselves than they did in the past when they had to care for both grandparents and children. In terms of changing family responsibilities, women may gain from having their own work and hence financial independence. Men benefit from this development as well, as they are no longer under the financial strain of being the family's sole source of income. The aforementioned adjustments, in my opinion, are beneficial.

To summarise, the most noticeable changes in today's households are smaller family sizes and men and women sharing financial and domestic responsibilities. All of the evidence suggests that these modifications will benefit all members of the family.