We may not realize it, but the growth and structure of the population of our country makes a big difference in our own lives. After our unit in Social Studies about demographics of a country, I have become aware that the population statistics of the country I live in affect me.
One way population growth has affected me recently is the haze from Indonesia. Because there is a worldwide growing population, more people want produce. Indonesia is burning palm trees so they have land to produce more. This is affecting me directly because it is the air I am breathing, and it is cancelling some after school activities.
The image to the left shows how population affects my lifestyle. Since I live in a zero/slow growth country, I live a life that is more convenient than someone who lives in a rapid growth country. For example, I can take a half hour long shower, while someone in India would use four cups of water in a shower.
Finally, this connects directly to my future as an adult. When I grow up, the country I live in will affect my job, my lifestyle, the number of kids I have, etc. For example, if I lived in a country with a demographic like Singapore's, I would most likely be living a fast-paced city life; and by living in a city, I would probably have one or two kids. Learning about demographics will help me now and in the future, because it affects my life.
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