Do you know how many people live alone in Korea? More than 20 percent of Koreans live separated from their family. According to a survey, this phenomenon becomes general, not only in Korea but also in other countries. Also it gets faster and faster and it changes our lifestyle. Why does it happen?
Most of all, the structure of the traditional family unit is disintegrating.
Before, family consists of father, mother and children and they live together in one house. However, today, people choose a residence depend on their school or company. So they don't think they should live together anymore. And the young people marry late or they don't marry. As a result, the birthrate drops and the family gets smaller. Also, as the life expectancy is extended, the number of seniors who live alone is increased.
Thus the growth in single households seriously affects society.
When we go to the supermarket, it is easy to find products target for them, from rice pot or refrigerator to a small size food for a single person. And also people spend fewer hours with their family and relatives, therefore, the family bond is more weaker than before.
Like this, in modern society, we have experienced many changes in family organization and there are positive points and negative ones. But the most important thing for us is realizing that although we live alone, we should try to keep close ties with family and friends carefully. Because they are our real supports in life.
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