雅思写作参考范文：三代同堂的利弊.docxVIP

智课网IELTS备考资料雅思写作参考范文：三代同堂的利弊 摘要： 为了帮助考生们更好地复习雅思考试，小马过河雅思频道为各位考生整理了雅思写作参考范文：三代同堂的利弊，供考生们参考使用，更多雅思写作辅导请继续关注小马过河雅思频道。 下面 小马 过河 雅思 频道为大家整理了 雅思写作 参考范文：三代同堂的利弊，供考生们参考，以下是详细内容。 For many years the nuclear family, consisting of father, mother, and children, was considered to be the normal family pattern in Chinas society. Yet in many other cultures and in our own in the past, three generations--grandparents, parents, and children--often have lived together. What are the advantages and disadvantages of three generations living together? Give specific examples in a 250-word essay. Three generations living together can have both financial and personal advantages. On the other hand, it can also have personal disadvantages. In years past and today, three generations have probably lived together mostly out of economic necessity or advantage. Sometimes a young family moves in with the older generation because the husband and wife cant afford a place of their own. Sometimes grandparents move in because they arent well enough or cant afford to live alone anymore. Occasionally, grandparents come to take care of the children so both parents can work. In times past, and sometimes today, three generations have lived together because they all depended on the same farm or business. Usually these arrangements do help solve financial and practical problems. Everyone has a roof over his or her head. Children and old people in need of care are likely to get it. Often a family can get ahead financially by sharing the work and the bills. In addition, a strong sense of family and of belonging can develop in everyone. What may be harder to work out are questions of whos in charge. If grandparents dont let go of some authority, the middle generation is likely to resent it. On the other hand, ailing grandparents may force their children to be parents to them and to their own children as well. If parents and grandparents disagree on discipline, children may be confused or angry. The personal d