Interaction has been the prime factor of socialization for ages. However, of late, it has been hugely influenced by technological advancements. So, compared with the past, social interaction is becoming increasingly fierce. Hence, the importance of bonds of kinship is gradually fading from people’s minds. In my opinion, the world has become a global village yet in many sense it has grown apart.
Apparently, the family ties are becoming weaker. There are several reasons behind this unfortunate development. The most important, of course, is the change in our lifestyle, values, and goals. Owing to huge educational burden, intense competition, and 24/7 work commitments especially in developing countries has put a huge pressure on young generation leaving a little room for them to spend time with family members and enjoy on family occasions.
Secondly, the blurring line between real and virtual life such as easy access to social media, internet browsing, various applications and games on mobile itself engage youth and capture major chunk of the day. As per a survey conducted by American Youth Association, the millennial prefer to spend 80% of their idle time on internet and a meager of 5 % of their time with family. Thirdly, people are increasingly moving to another city or country in search of better education, jobs or living standards. They leave their family behind. While it is possible to keep in touch through modern communication means, an email or phone calls is not equal to face-to-face interaction. Lastly, we are living in the age of individualism. Everyone needs their space. This has made us more self-centered than our parents or grandparents. We no longer believe in making adjustments or compromises. We want everything our way. This attitude creates strain in our relationships.
Overall, with the hustle and bustle of our lives and the maddening rush of proving oneself, most people have lost the daily connect with family members. But we must realise that our biggest strength is our family. Relationships are like potted plants. We need to nourish them. If we don’t give them love and affection they need, they will wilt.
Interaction has been the prime factor of socialization for ages.
However
, of late, it has been
hugely
influenced by technological advancements.
So
, compared with the past, social interaction is becoming
increasingly
fierce.
Hence
, the importance of bonds of kinship is
gradually
fading from
people
’s minds. In my opinion, the world has become a global village
yet
in
many sense
it has grown apart.
Apparently
, the
family
ties are becoming weaker. There are several reasons behind this unfortunate development. The most
important
,
of course
, is the
change
in our lifestyle, values, and goals. Owing to huge educational burden, intense competition, and 24/7 work commitments
especially
in
developing countries
has put a huge pressure on young generation leaving a
little
room for them to spend time with
family
members and enjoy on
family
occasions.
Secondly
, the blurring line between real and virtual life such as easy access to social media, internet browsing, various applications and games on mobile itself engage youth and capture major chunk of the day. As per a survey conducted by American Youth Association, the millennial prefer to spend 80% of their idle time on internet and a
meager
of 5 % of their time with
family
.
Thirdly
,
people
are
increasingly
moving to another city or country in search of better education, jobs or living standards. They
leave
their
family
behind. While it is possible to
keep
in touch through modern communication means, an email or phone calls is not equal to face-to-face interaction.
Lastly
, we are living in the age of individualism. Everyone needs their space. This has made us more self-centered than our parents or grandparents. We no longer believe in making adjustments or compromises. We want everything our way. This attitude creates strain in our relationships.
Overall
, with the hustle and bustle of our
lives
and the maddening rush of proving oneself, most
people
have lost the daily connect with
family
members.
But
we
must
realise
that our biggest strength is our
family
. Relationships are like potted plants. We need to nourish them. If we don’t give them
love
and affection they need, they will wilt.