Discussion essay

Introduction

Paraphrase the question, state the opposing perspectives followed by your opinion.

Paragraph 1 – Show how humans are still dependent on each other. Give real life instances like education, food and shelter for a young child. Also, explain how a person’s ambitions make him dependent on others.

Paragraph 2 – Show how humans have become independent from each other by stating how families have grown smaller in size. Mention people attaining education and livelihood from distant lands away from their family.

Conclusion

Realizing that humans are still connected, hence dependent on each other for several things, but emphasize on the fact that we have never been more independent in our existence. End by restating your views.

In an ever-connected modern world, some people think that we are more dependent on each other, while others argue that we have spread our wings and become individualistic. I agree with the latter stance, and in the forthcoming paragraphs, I shall discuss the points and reasons to support my view.

There can be several reasons for arguing that we are more dependent than ever on others. Firstly, life has become inherently difficult. With a high cost of living, a young individual depends on his parents or partner to fulfil basic needs like food, shelter, and education. Secondly, humans have become more ambitious. Hence, to compete better, they sometimes tend to depend on their parents to look after their kids, pets, and house.

However, people have also become self-supporting in several senses. For example, in many countries, the formerly-joint families have fragmented into numerous nuclear families and handle both personal and professional space like a champion. Moreover, humans now utilise global connectivity to its optimal extent as they are seen studying in universities abroad, living in a different country and often travelling alone. Even more so, people have adapted to living and working alone. Furthermore, women have become financially independent and take their own decisions which proves that the society is gradually moving towards a more self reliant stance.

In conclusion, it is true that humans are still dependent on each other for basic necessities and maintaining connections to others since they are social animals. But, recent trends suggest that they as a species have become more self-sufficient than we have ever been, and I feel our independence will only gain prominence in the future.