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Question
There can be many reasons for changes in families. Can you think of some more reasons?
Solution
Changes happen in families because of several reasons.
Some of the reasons for changes are-
- Birth of a new child.
- Marriage of a family member.
- Transfer of a family member to other places because of work.
- Getting a good job by a family member.
- Getting admission to a good school or college by a family member.
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