「Topic」In some countries, an increasing number of people are choosing to live by themselves. Why is this case? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?

The concept of family can be considered synonymous with or connected to humanity, and families usually live together. However, in some countries around the world, there has been an increasing tendency for people to live alone. The reason for this is due to changing social norms, which I believe is a positive societal trend.

Over time, it has become more socially acceptable for people to lead independent lives. Nowadays, the views, beliefs, customs and traditions of the past are no longer strictly adhered to. In the early stages of adulthood, people tend to focus on their careers more and marriage is regarded as less important. With changing views, specifically a greater importance on individual desires, people tend to live alone for longer periods of time instead of starting a family. For instance, there is a common saying about age that “20 is the new 30”, meaning important benchmarks of the past are now pursued later in life.

In considering the impact of this development, I believe it offers more individual freedom. When people have greater choices in life, which is derived from the absence of social pressure, they are free to express themselves and decide their own paths, including whether or not to live alone. Given that careers and families can have a profound impact on the happiness an individual feels, choice and freedom can create happier people, and consequentially, better societies. Personally, I am exponentially happier after moving away from home and pursuing a different career at the age of 28, which may not have been possible if I had been pressured to marry at an early age.

In conclusion, while the social norms and traditions of the past may be valuable to some, changing views and beliefs, especially with regard to careers, living arrangements and family planning, can help people to become happier through greater freedom and choice in life.

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