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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. 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. |