Family size

Many countries around the world are becoming richer as they develop and at the same
time these countries are seeing a reduction in the size of the family unit. This essay
will discuss the reasons for this phenomenon and examine some of the possible
effects it will have on society.
One of the principal reasons for smaller family units is birth control. As a country
develops and becomes richer, birth control becomes more readily available. This may
be due to a rise in the number of medical clinics or the distribution of free
contraception. The result of this is that people can choose family size. Another
important factor is the rise in the levels of education that occur as a country develops,
which means that women are more educated and more likely to be working.
onse!uently, many will want to delay having children and so will likely have fewer
in the long"term.
This can impact on society in a number of ways. One positive effect is that the
population will fall, which will likely result in less poverty as there will be less
competition for scarce resources. The parents can also provide a better education to
their children as it will cost less, which will benefit society as a whole. A possible
negative impact is that there will be fewer younger people in the workforce in the
future, thus making the sustainability of future economic growth less certain.
#n conclusion, family size has fallen due to birth control and education, and this can
impact on debt, access to resources, and economic growth. $egardless of any impacts,
this trend is likely to continue as countries around the world develop and become
wealthier.
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