Many jobs at around the house are done manually, but could have been done by machines instead. What are the advantages or disadvantages of this? Give your opinion and include relevant examples.
In the epoch dominated by automation, there are still some who negotiate errands at home by hand, instead of relying on modern appliances. While this tendency is laden with numerous pros, it is hard to disregard the associated cons.
Activities carried out with human efforts ensure multiple advantages: low-intensity exercise, reduction in expense, and power saving, to name a few. One of the major benefits is the physical strength it imparts, making daunting tasks easier. An individual can perform physical exertion and metabolize calories without needing to seek refuge in the gym. To corroborate, research has shown that those undertaking their daily work at home tend to be healthier and fitter as compared to their counterparts relying on machines.
Furthermore, this helps save money as no appliance needs to be bought, and it also alleviates power consumption, thereby mitigating power bills. Undeniably, state-of-the-art devices like microwave ovens, dishwashers, and vacuum cleaners, among others, cost several arms and legs, require expensive maintenance, and also consume excessive electricity, but circumventing their use can help save monetary resources.
However, this propensity can make life monotonous, because of long working hours at home and no social life. One may be tired and may not want to work, but it is their necessity to complete tasks. In addition, working professionals face paucity of time, needed for daily household chores, because of exhausting work schedules. Many urbanites often complain of being tied down to tasks like dishwashing, cooking, cleaning house and gardens, even on weekends.
To conclude, even though this propensity has several benefits to offer: ensuring physical activity and money savings, there are some darker sides to this such as costing one some precious moments. I feel that one must use technology prudently to enjoy the best of both worlds.
Many believe that household chores should be done manually, while others suggest that modern appliances can make challenging tasks, more convenient. Both, merits and demerits, will be discussed before deriving a plausible conclusion.
