Write five points on advantages and disadvantages of the nuclear family.

A nuclear family consists of parents and their children living together, separate from extended relatives.

Advantages

• More privacy and independence in decision-making.
• Fewer conflicts compared to joint families.
• Parents can give more attention to children’s education.
• Financial responsibilities are simpler and more manageable.
• Better opportunities to relocate for jobs or education.

Disadvantages

• Lack of emotional and financial support from elders.
• Children may feel lonely or miss traditional values.
• Stress on parents to manage all household duties.
• No shared childcare or advice from extended family.
• Weaker connection to family culture and traditions.