Family: Then and Now

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Everything in this world is dynamic and relative. By every second, many people die and having birth. By every minute, there is something new and others are leaving. So does family structure. In a fact, nowadays, people are re-structed family tree composition and its 'job description'. Obviously, this one brings something new. Based on my perspective, they are two of them.

First thing first is now people may see a various structure of family which makes our world more diverse. For example, it is common for some people to see two mothers at home, or two guys living and happily married without having any child. Personally, it makes this world unique and interesting. Moreover, since to be in love with someone is a right, I think we can not blame it. Even though in the other way, many people may see it as a mistake.

Second one, this new structure is related to one of the real tolerances in society. Because of the changes, many people's mindset about relationship, having family, or even to choose something is wider now. When it comes broader and many more people could understand, it is the form of hand-in-hand world community, I would say. We appreciate others' choice in their life; everyone has the equal rights at the equal context.

However, those changes can have positives and negative sides like I slightly stated. For conservative community, the new structure is totally wrong. Family has to consists of Mother, Father, and Children. Moreover, some people argued that it is a sin, in contrary to the religion values or some cultural values. Then sometimes, this side marginalized the 'dynamic' team.

Nevertheless, many people, including me either, see this new role is well-off. We have to admit that, (1) our world, our place, our life, are dynamics, (2) every human being has their rights in life. Hence, the changing of family structure is just one of million changes in our life. People must accept it slowly and wisely. It makes our world colorful!

In a nutshell, we can not decline that every family has their rights to design their structure, including the consequences. They can go with the 'standard' one or rely on the 'dynamics' one. As long as they are happy and keeping peace in society, we all can live together peacefully on the same place.

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The Q: In recent years, the family structure has changed, as well as family roles. What are the changes occurring? Do you think these changes are positive or negative?

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