It is generally accepted that families are not as close as they used to be. Give some reasons why this change has happened and suggest how families could be brought closer together. Include any relevant examples from your experience.

 It is generally accepted that families are not as close as they used to be. Give some reasons why this change has happened and suggest how families could be brought closer together. Include any relevant examples from your experience.
You should write at least 250 words.

In the modern era, many families are increasingly drifting apart. This can be ascribed to several reasons. This essay shall critically scrutinise the attributes of this predicament and  suggest some plausible solutions.

To embark upon the discussion, family dynamics have dramatically altered leading to people not staying in touch more often. They are engrossed with work; the work load has increased drastically, leaving them with little time to spend with families. Moreover, technology has become so advanced that they hardly find it necessary to engage with their loved ones; they stay connected with them on social media, and derive updates from each other, not feeling a need to be with them. A majority can seen interacting with the kin purely on social media platforms like Whatsapp despite residing with close vicinity of each other in a city, convincing them that face-to-face meeting are non-essential, and consequently, weakening the emotional links inadvertently 

Having said that, many suggest that this problem can be fixed provided one takes out time from work and spends some moments with their families: striking  a balance between work and  life can render a relief and opportunity to build the broken bridges. Additionally, even though technology allows easy and convenient interaction, efforts should be made to meet each other regularly, and plan outings like picnics, or indulging  in adventurous activities,  and during that tenure disconnecting from technology. For instance, the government of Italy has opened up cafes where mobile phones and gadgets are prohibited, making it essential for visitors to connect with their friends.

To conclude, while the work load has incremented tremendously, and technology has progressed rapidly, causing widening gaps between  relations, it is mandatory to strive to reestablish bonds, and this can be done by active participation with loved ones.

It is generally accepted that families are not as close as they used to be. Give some reasons why this change has happened and suggest how families could be brought closer together. Include any relevant examples from your experience. You should write at least 250 words.

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The times are changing as the families move away from each other and join the quest to make a comfortable living. They are more transforming into the Nuclear families, which has actually led to a decline in the affinity among the relatives and the Family members.

Formerly, the trades of the Families were based on the traditional vocations and specializations, but now that has all changed and with the better educational resources available for everyone, people are getting the education according to their strengths. They go on to take up professions according to the skills they have developed and honed, this means that they have to wander off far away from their homes and families in search of  better opportunities. The tryst keeps them busy with their work and they have lesser and lesser time to socialize with the people at home and with the relatives.

People in order to make a better living, they are more involved in their professions and the work, though most get compensated fairly, this again leaves a vacuum on account of the family and the community life.

There are several suggestions on the horizon from the various social scientists, who advocate a closer family and the community ties for a better and healthy living. One that can be easily suggested is the organizing parties and picnics with the family and friends. This would in their opinion bring about a change in the daily hectic schedule, but also recreate a bonding that can be nourished only through the personal contacts.

This is rather a paradox that in times of stressful living people and families are drifting apart. In my view people should make every effort to really recreate bonds and relationships that can nurture a peaceful and harmonious living.