Some people believe that parents should limit their children’s hours of watching tv and playing computer games, but encourage to read books. Do you agree or disagree?
Many people believe that playing games and watching TV programs is beneficial but others say it doesn’t improve mental ability of children. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Children usually want to play the same games and watch the same tv programs as their friends. Should Parents allow it or not? Give your opinion and examples from your experience.
Some people believe that for children learning about the local history is more important than knowing the World history. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Should parents be obliged to immunise their children against disaeses? or do individuals have the right to choose not to immunise their children? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience
Many families moved to different countries. Some people think children get benefits from this while others consider it is hard for children if families move to a foreign country, discuss both views and your opinion.
chools have the social responsibility to discourage children from eating junk food. Others think it is the parent's responsibility. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
some people say that what children watch on TV influences their behaviour,while others say the amount of time children spend watching TV influences their behaviour. discuss both view and give your opinion.
some people believe that children should learn how to cook and prepare food in their lessons. what is your opinion about that.
Nowadays, more and more people decide to have children later in their life. What are the reasons? What are the impacts on society and families?
Some people say modern children's games do not develop a wide range of skills, while traditional games can be much better for developing such skills. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that parents should tell stories or read to their children. However, others believe that these days this isn't necessary as children have so many other sources for stories, such as books, films and TV. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
These days, many children spend their free time playing computer games. Why do they do this? Are there any disadvantages to this activity?
Caring for children is probably the most important job in any society. Because of this, all mothers and fathers should be required to take a course that prepares them to be good parents. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?
In many countries, school-age children are spending their free time in doing homework. Is it a good or bad thing? What is your opinion? Give examples to support your view.
Some people think that too much parental pressure over children's academic performance has negative impacts on their development. Others think otherwise, saying that parental pressure can bring children more success at school. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Parents buy their children a large number of toys to play with. What are the advantages and disadvantages of having large number of toys?
Some people say the best way to teach children to cooperate is through team sports at school. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that children should spend their free time doing organized activities, such as sports and music lessons. Others believe that children should be free to play and explore. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion
Some people say that parents should encourage their children to take part in organised group activities in theri free time. Ohter say that it is imortant for childern to learn how to occupythemselves on their own. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school programme's (for example working for a charity, improving the neighborhood or teaching sports to younger children). To what extent do you agree?
Some people think that a sense of competition in children should be encouraged. Others believe that children’s who are taught to co operate rather than compete become more useful adults. Discuss both views and give yout personal opinion too.
In many countries, children are engaged in some kinds of paid work. Some people regard this as completely wrong. While others concider it as valuable work experience important for learning and taking responsibility. What are your opinion on this issue
Children can learn effectively by watching television. Therefore they should be encouraged to watch TV regularly at home and at school. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that children should be made disciplined by making them obey rules and do what their parents and teachers want them to do. Others, however, believe that those children who are controlled are not well-prepared to tackle the challenges life brings to them. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some think that parents reading books for entertainment to their children is a waste of time and they should only read them serious educational books. Do you agree or disagree?
In some countries around the world men and women are having children at a later age than in the past. What are the reasons for this development? What are the effects on society and family life?
ome people think that children should begin their formal education at a very early age. Some think they should begin at least 7 years old. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people argue that when children are often told that they can achieve anything if they try hard enough, the children will be sucessful in life. Some think that it will lead to negative pressure on children. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In some cultures, children are often told that they can achieve anyting if they try hard enough. What are the advantages and disadvantageals of giving children this message?
More and more parents are deciding to educate their children at home rather than sending them to schools. What are the causes of this phenomenon?
Some people believe that teaching children at home is best for children 's development,while others think that it is important for children to go to school.Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of home schooling and state your opinion.
It is believed that children from countries with a high-level of unemployment should be offered just with primary education and not with a secondary education as they in any case you not get a job in the future. do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that children leisure activities must be educational; otherwise they are completely wasting of time. Give reasons and support your answer with examples.
In some countries the unemployment rate is high, so some people think that children should only go to primary school, not high school because they won’t find a job later. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In some cultures, children are often told that they can achieve anything if they try hard enough. What are the advantages and disadvantages of giving chilren this message?
Some people think that homeschooling is best for children's development while others believe that going to school is important. Discuss the advantages of both methods and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Many people believe that women make better parents than men and that is why they have the greater role in raising children in most societies. Others claim that men are just as good as women at parenting. Write an essay expressing your point of view. Give reasons for your answers and provide relevant examples and experiences you might have
In some countries children have very strict rules of behaviour, in other coutries they are allowed to do almost anything they like. To what extent should children have to follow rules?
Some people think children’s spending time on TV, video and PC games is good, while others think it is bad. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
2.Most agree that we should be training children to recycle wastes to preserve the Earth’s natural resources. However, some believe that parents should teach their children to recycle waste while others feel schools are more responsible. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
In many countries, children are engaged in some kind of paid work. Some people regard this as very wrong, while others consider it as valuable work experience important for learning and taking responsibilities. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that children should start school sooner while others believe they should not start it before seven. Discuss both views, and give your own opinion
Some schools are very strict about their school uniform an apoearance of their pupils, while other schools have very relaxed dress code. What are the advantages and disadvantages of children having school uniform?
Some people believe that children should spend all of their fee time with their families. Others believe that this is unnecessary or even negative. Discuss the possible arguments both sides, and say which side you personally support.
Many people disagree with a school policy which forces children to learn new language what extent do you agree or disagree?
A large company in your area has decided to spend a certain amount of money, either to sponsor a local children's sports team for two years, or to pay for two open-air concerts. It has asked for feedback from the general public.
Write a letter to the company. In your letter:
- describe the benefits of sponsoring the sports team
- summarise the benefits of paying for the concerts
- say how you think the company should spend some mone
Some people believe that teaching children at home is best for a child’s development while others think that it is important for children to go to school. Discuss the advantages of both methods and give your own opinion. Giver reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience
Parents are trying to reach childcare tutors to learn how to take care of their children. Is this essential? Give your opinion on this and illustrate an example.
The graph below show the sales of children's books, adult fiction books and educational books between 2002 and 2006 in one country