More and more parents are allowing their children to play on computer s and tablets as they think that children should learn technology skills. Do the advantages of this development out weigh the disadvantages?
In many countries, truancy is a worrying problem for both parents and educators. What are the causes of truancy, and what may be the effects on the child and the wilder community?
In some countries, more and more parents begin to teach their children at home rather than send them to school, . Do the advantages of the trend outweigh the disadvantages?
Certain parents believe that good parenting means constantly being involved in the lives of their children. While some parents believe it is better for the development of their children if they learn to deal with situations by themselves. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Modern lifestyles mean that many parents have little time for their children . Many children suffer because they don’t get as much attention from their parents as children did in the past. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The only way to solve the increasing crime rate of young offenders is to teach parents better parenting skills. To what extent do you agree?
Some children receive no encouragement from their parents regarding to their performance at school, while other children receive pressure from their enthusiastic parents. Why do you think some parents put pressure on their children to do well in his school? What do you think a parent's role should be in their child's education
Some people think that family life and parents have great influence on children’s development, while others consider that external influence plays a more important role in children’s life. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Your child is going on a three day school trip to another country. The head teacher wants to find parents to go with the group and you would like to go.
Write a letter to the head teacher. In your letter:
●Say why you would like to go on the trip
●Suggest what you could do to help during the trip
Ask other questions about the trip
Some people believe that children should be taught how to manage money at school, while others think that this responsibility belongs to parents. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that after a child enters school their children will have more influence than their parents. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
There is a greater age difference between parents and children now than in the past, do you think it has more disadvantages than advantages. To wat extent do you agree
Illiteracy has traditionally been viewed as largely a third world problem. However, it is becoming apparent that in countries such as the USA and Australia, illiteracy rate is on the increase. Discuss possible causes for this and its effect on society. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some parents want their children to read only serious educational books at all times. They don’t want their children to read any entertainment books because they think it is wast of time. Do you agree or disagree?
More and more children are accessing the Internet unsupervised and at younger age. This can sometimes put them at risk. What problems do you think parents face when dealing with their children using the Internet?
Some people think that childcare centers provide the best services for children of pre-school age. Other working parents think that family members such as grandparents will be better careers for their kids. Discuss both views and give your opinion ?
Some people think that parents should give their children complete freedom. Others feel that parents should limit their children's freedom. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Many children these days have an unhealthy lifestyle. Some people believe that both schools and parents are responsible for solving this problem, while others argue against this. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
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 aisagree with this opinion? What sort of punishment should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behavior to children? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Many modern children spend a great deal of time sitting in front of a television or computer screen. This is extremely harmful to their development. Therefore, parent should strictly limit the time that children spend in this way. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
It is important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early age. Punsihment 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 children?
Some people think that parents should limit their children’s time to watch TV and play computer games and encourage them to read books. Do you agree or disagree?
Many parents choose to teach their children at home instead of sending them to school. What is their reason? What is the disadvantages this?
Children of different ages and countries play computer games these days. Parents think these computer games have little educational value and have harmful effects on children. What is your opinion?
In many countries there has been an increase in social problems involving teenagers in recent years. Many people believe that this is due to modern lifestyles because parents spend more and more time at work and have less time to supervise their children. To what extent do you believe this is true?
Your child is going on a three day school trip to another country. The head teacher wants to find parents to go with the group and you would like to go.
Write a letter to the head teacher. In your letter:
Say why you would like to go on the trip Suggest what you could do to help during the trip Ask other questions about the trip
Some people say that parents should encourage their children to take part in organised group activities in their free time. Others say that it is important for children to learn how to occupy themselves on their own. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
75.Some people say it is government’s responsibility to transport children to school, while otheres believe parents should transport their children to school. Discuss both views and give your opinion
You have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazine for someone to live with family fr 6 months and look after their 6-months old child.
Write a letter to the parents:
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
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 parent and teacher be allowed to use to teach good behavior to children?
The parents of your Australian friend Chris have invited you to a surprise birthday party for him/her.
Write a letter to Chris's parents. In your letter
• say why you think Chris will enjoy the surprise party
• explain why you won't be able to attend the party
• give details of a plan to see Chris at a different time
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Mr and Mrs Collins,
Some people say that parents should decide on what kind of medical care their children should receive, while others believe that this is the state’s responsibility Discuss both views and give your opinion
Nowadays there is an increase in social problems involving young people because more parents spent time at work that with their children To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give specific reasons and examples to support your answers.
It is importante 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 extend 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 children?
Children are having some problems at school and home. What are the causes and how can the parents do to help them?
it is important for children to kearn the difference between right and wrong at an early age. punishment is necessary to help them kearn this dictinction. To what extent do to agree or disagree with this opinion? what short of punishment should parents and teachers be allowed to yse to teach good behaviour to children?
Some people think that parents have a great influence on their children. Others believe that the media is a bigger influence. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
Over time, as children grow older, the relationship they have with their parents changes. In your opinion, what role should parents have in their adult children’s lives?
It is better for students to live away from home while studying at university than to live with parents. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In some countries, more and more adults are continuing to live with their parents even after they have completed education and found jobs. Do the advantages outweight disadvantages?
Is it 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 option. What sort of punishment should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behavior to children
Today many parents force their children to study all kinds of course in their early stage.What are the reasons behind this? What effects do you think this practice would bring to the children ?
Parents should encourage children to spend less time on studying and more time on doing physical activities. Do you agree or disagree？
A lot of children spend time on social media surfing the internet and playing video games which hurts their studies and grades and makes them experience loneliness and health problems such as obesity. What is the reason behind this? What can the parents do to prevent it?
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 sociologist claim that parents and other members of society often set a bad example. Discuss the causes and some 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 parents are thinking about the advantages and disadvantages of having an au pair. discuss some advantages and disadvantages and give your opinion about the au pair domesctic services.
some people think that parents should teach children how to be good members of society. Others, however, belive that school is the place to learn this. Discuss both view and give your opinion
Some people believe that a person’s intelligence is inherited from the parents, while others believe that their environment is the main factor. Discuss these views. Which factor do you think is mostly responsible for intelligence?
Some people believe that parenting children with the help of modern technology can have numerous benefits, while others argue that it may lead to potential problems. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
In your opinion, should young people choose their profession or should their parents choose for them? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience