In the past, Brazilian family sizes

In the past, Brazilian family sizes were much larger than today. In the 1990s, family size suddenly decreased. What is causing these changes?For years, many Brazilian families had four or more children. However, today, most Brazilian families have only one or two children. Thirty years ago, many Brazilians lived in small towns. Today, almost 85 percent of Brazil’s people live in cities. Life in a city can be expensive, so a small family is better.In the past, people started families in their early twenties. Today, many young men and women are going to school and getting a job first. They get married and have families later. In 1980, only about half of all homes had a television. Today, most homes have a TV, and evening shows called novelas are very popular. The men and women on these shows are single or have small families. They have exciting lives. People watching want this life, too.