Numerous claims have been made lately that the extended family is not as important now as it was in the past. l, however, disagree with this contention and instead believe that it is just as important to people nowadays.
For one, in my country, extended family members still form a tight-knit social group that is tremendously important. Many people do not make crucial decisions in their lives until consulting with various members of their extended families. For example, my extended family often gets together several times, especially on holidays. During these times, each family member talks to the others about what is going on in his or her life. The grandparents, aunts, uncles, and even cousins then offer their opinions and give advice on what they think each person should do. Assistance like this has helped extended families retain their importance.
In addition, many extended family members live with other family members, playing important roles at home. Rather than merely taking up space, these extended family members become vital family members. My grandmother lives with my family. She provides invaluable help to everyone. She helps my mother with the cooking, especially on days when she is tired from her job. My grandmother also helps clean the house and raise my younger sister. Without her, our home would be chaotic.
Last of all, extended family members have extensive connections, so they can provide crucial help to others in times of need. When an extended family is big, it provides ample opportunity for its members to take advantage of this network. In my country, personal connections are incredibly important in all facets of society. One of my cousins just got hired because my father knew his employer and recommended him for the job. Without that personal connection, my cousin would probably still be seeking employment in what is currently a tight job market. Thanks to extensive networking, extended family members can prove their value time and time again.
I feel that extended families are still of great importance these days thanks to their ability to provide good advice, to help take care of other family members, and to provide a network for others. In many countries, like my own, people can use their extensive families to get ahead in their lives.
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