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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. Consequently, 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.
In conclusion, family size has fallen due
to birth control and education, and this can impact on debt, access to
resources, and economic growth. Regardless of any impacts, this trend is likely
to continue as countries around the world develop and become wealthier.
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