The main cause of the breakup of extended families in the Middle East is __________.

Urbanization is the main cause because people move from rural communities to cities for work, education, and other opportunities. In cities, housing and daily life often make it harder for several generations or branches of a family to live together, so households become smaller. Drought, poverty, and war can also affect families, but the best answer is urbanization.

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