ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF STAYING IN A NUCLEAR FAMILY

Nowadays more and more families have started staying alone. Just like joint families, nuclear families have their own set of advantages and disadvantages. Read on to find out.

Nuclear Family - A family that consists of only the mother, father, and children.

ADVANTAGES OF STAYING IN A NUCLEAR FAMILY

- As there is no interference of members other than the mother and the father there is independence and freedom

- As there are very fewer people staying chances of fights are also limited

- It becomes easy to make a decision as opinions of many people will not be considered

- Responsibilities are shared between mother, father, and children

- This helps in strengthening the mother and father bond

- As you get to meet other family members like aunts, uncles occasionally, the relationship usually tends to grow stronger

DISADVANTAGES OF STAYING IN A NUCLEAR FAMILY

- Whenever there is a problem it sometimes becomes difficult to handle the situation all alone

- When children fall sick and both parents are working, it becomes difficult to handle such a situation

- If both parents are working, children will have to stay at home alone

- Anyone person will have to bear the financial responsibilities all alone

- It becomes difficult for the parents to spend time with their child due to busy schedules

- It becomes difficult to maintain traditions and values

BENEFITS OF LIVING IN A NUCLEAR FAMILY FOR YOUR CHILD

- Staying in a nuclear family encourages your child to make decisions on their own

- For example: Which college to choose, where to study, etc.

- Children will get full attention from parents which will strengthen the bond

- Your child will become responsible as she might have to help her parents with household work, taking care of younger siblings, etc.

- Your child will become understanding and supportive as she has seen you and your husband working together to manage the house