It is important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early age punishment is necessary to help them learn this distinction. To what extent do you agree or disagree whit this opinion?
What sort of punishment should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behaviour to children?
It is compulsory for children to attend school between the age of 5 and 16. Many people are in favor of raising the age at which children must start their schooling to 6 or 7, and the age at which they are allowed to stop to 17 or 18. People of this view believe it is important for young children to spend more time with their parents, while they believe teenagers would gain more from staying in school longer. To what extent do you agree with this view?
Some experts belive that it is better if parents are giving the right to know everything about their child. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
In many ciuntries today, parents are able to choose to send their children to single-sex schools or co-educational schools. Some people think that children going to single-sex schools have disadvantages later in life.
To what extend do you agree?
Some parents allow their children to live independently, away from home. Other parents don't want their teenage children to live away from them. Which do you think is better & Why?
Some people think that it would be a good idea for schools to teach every young person how to be a good parent. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that parents have great influence on children's growth, but others think that influence from the outside plays a more important role.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people argue that it is the governments responsibility to transport children to school while others believe that parents should do that discuss both views and give your opinion.
You have purchased a product on a website and received a different product. Write a letter to the company. In your letter
– Describe the product you ordered
– Explain why you aren’t satisfied with the product you received
– Let them know what actions you expect them to take
Many children are encouraged by their parents to get a part-time job in their free time. What are the advantages and disadvantages of it's effect on a child.
You have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazine for someone to live with a family for six months and look after their six-year-old child. Write a letter to the parents.
Some parents want their children to read only serious educational books at all times.They don't wantbtheir children tobread any entertainment books because they think it is a waste of time.Do you agree or disagree with this opinion?why?
Your child’s school has arranged a trip abroad for students. The principal of the school asked some parents to join the trip to help. Write to the school principal and say:
Why do you want to join the journey?
How could you help during the trip?
Ask some questions about the trip.
Some people think that parents who teach children how to good members of society others however believe that school is the place to learn this.
discuss both views and give your own pinion
Today many parents force rhier children to study all kinds of courses in the early age .
What are the reason behind this.?
What effects do you think this practice would bring to gbs children?
Some poeple say that parents should encourage their children to take part in organized group activities in thie free time. Others say that it is important for children to learn how to occupy themselves on thier own. '
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some children receive almost no encouragement from their parents regarding their performance at school, while other children receive too much pressure from their over enthusiastic parents which can have a negative impact on the child. Why do you think some parents put too much pressure on their children to perform well at school? What do you think the role of a parent should be in their child's education?
Many families have both parents working. Some working parents believe grandparents can take care of their children, while others think t=childcare centres are better.
discuss both views and give your opinion?
Children who are brought up in families that do not have large amounts of money are better prepared to deal with problems of adult life than children brought up by wealthy parents.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
There is an increasing amount of advertising directed at children which encourages them to buy goods such as toys and snacks. Many parents are worried that these advertisements put too much pressure on children, while some advertisers claim that they provide useful information to children. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In many countries today, parents are able to choose to send their children to single-sex schools or co-educational schools. Some people think that children going to single-sex schools have disadvantages later in life.To what extend do you agree?
It is better if an extended family for example uncle aunt grandparents are involved in a child upbringing than just parent alone. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that children should be raised by all the family members (eg: uncle, aunt and grandparents) rather than only parents. Give your opinion.
It is important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early age. Punishment is necessary to help them learn this distinction.
What sort of punishment should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behaviour to children?
To what extend do you agree or disagreewith this opinion?
Nowadays parents give more freedom to their children than in the past. Is it a positive or negative development? Give your opinion and include relevant examples.
It is important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early age. Punishment is necessary to help them learn this distinction.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
what sort of punishment should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behaviour to childen?
Nowadays more and more children are being brought up in single-parent families. What are the causes of this? What effects can be seen as a result of this?
It is important for the children to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early age. Punishment is necessary to help them learn this distinction.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? What sort of punishment should parents be allowed to use to teach good behavior to children?
Many parents choose to teach their children at home instead of sending them to school. Do you think the benefits of homeschooling outweigh its drawbacks?
Nowadays in many countries traditional customs are becoming less popular than in the past. Do you agree or disagree? What can parents and teachers do about this?
‘Children do not respect their parents as much as they did in the past. This behaviour is now having a negative impact on society.’ Discuss.
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You should write at least 250 words.
Some working parents believe children centres can provide the best care for children while others think other family members like grandparents can do this job
discuss both sides and give your opinion
You have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazine for someone to live with a family for six months and look after their six-year-old child.
Write a letter to the parents. In your letter
- explain why you would lile the job
-give details of why you would be a suitable person to employ
-say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia.
Some students prefer to live with their parents while pursuing university education. However, others stay away from parents what ate advantages and disadvantages of living in either way?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task
You have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazine for someone to live with a family for six months and look after their six- year-old child.
Write a letter to the parents. In your letter
– Explain why you would like the job
– give details of why you would be a suitable person to employ
– say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia
Homework: Write an essay Ensuring that children have regular physical exercise should be the responsibility of parents and therefore schools should not waste valuable school time having sports lessons as part of the curriculum. To what extent do you agree.
Some parents and teachers think that children’s behaviour should be strictly controlled. While some think that children should be free to behave. Discuss both the views and give your opinion.
Some people believe that teenagers are facing more problems in their life than they did in the past and this is because parents are spending more time at work than at home.
Do you agree or disagree?
Dicipline is an ever increasing problem in modern schools.Some people think that dicipline should be the responsibilities of teachers, while others think this is the role of parents. Dicuss both sides and give your opinion.
All parents want the best opportunities for the children. But there are some people who think that school should teach children skills, but others think having a range of subjects is better for children's future. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
People in all modern societies use drugs, but today’s youth are experimenting with both legal and illegal drugs and at an increasingly early age. Some sociologists claim that parents and other society members often set a bad example. Discuss the causes and effects of widespread drug use by young people in modern-day society. Make any recommendations you feel are necessary to help fight youth drug abuse.
Some people think parents should read or tell stories to children. Others think parents needn't do that as children can read books or watch TV, movies by themselves. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
A family member recently had a baby and is overwhelmed by parenting. Write an email:
Encouraging the young couple in their role as new parents.
Explaining why you think that parents are the best teachers.
Offering support (suggestions for organizations they could turn to, financial, babysitting, etc.)
Some people say that parents should spend time on reading or telling stories to children, while others think parents no longer have to do this because there are other sources for stories such as books, TV, and the internet. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
ILife has become much more stressful compared to our parent’s generation. As a result, stress-related illnesses are increasing around the world.
Why is stress such widespread in the modern world and what do you think can be done to overcome the problems caused by stress?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some parents are worried about the increasing level of violence in TV, video games, and other types of entertainment for children’s leisure. How does this affect children? How do you think this problem can be tackled?
More and more children are accessing the Internet unsupervised. This can sometimes put them at risk.
What problems do you think parents face when dealing with their children using the Internet?
How can this problem be solved?
Some poeple say that parents should encourage their children to take part in organised group activities in their free time. Others say tha it is important for children to learn how to occupy themselves on their own.
Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
Many people believe that women make better parents than men and that is why they have a greater role in raising children in most societies. Others claim that men are just as good as women at parenting. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Present a written argument or case to an educated reader with no specialist knowledge of the following topic.
It is important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early age. Punishment is necessary to help them learn this distinction.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
What sort of punishment should parents and teachers be allowed to use?