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?
Some parents 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 them to learn how to occupy themselves on their own. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
Some people think that parents should teach children how to be good members of society. Others, however, believe that school is the place to learn this. 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.
In many countries, some children spend a long time each a day or their smartphone instead of reading book. Do you agree or disagree?
Many men and women are making the decisions to have children later in life. Why is this trend occurring? What are the impact of this development on both family and society? Give reasons for your answer and include examples
The number of children that read books for fun has dropped dramatically in recent years. What are the reason for this? How can we encourage children to read more?
in some cultures children are often told that they can achive everything if they try hard. what are the advantages and disadvantages?
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Educating children is a more difficult task today than it was in the past because they spend so much time on cell phone, online games, and social networking Web site. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Some people think that parents should set strict rules for their children if they want them to succeed in life. Others think that strict rules are not necessary for children to obtain success. Which do you think is better?
Schools should teach children the academic subjects which have a close relationship with their future careers, so other subjects like music, arts and sports are not important. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
New technologies have changed the way children spend their free time. Do you think the advantages of this trend overweigh the disadvantages?
There are some violent cartoon characters on TV such as mickey mouse which bring a negative influence on children. Do you agree or disagree? What types of TV Programmes are suitable for children?
Films can have effect on children’s education and teach them many things. Do you think it is always a positive influence. Discuss.
Schools and teachers are no longer necessary because children can get so much information available through the Internet, and they can study just as well at home. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that sports teach children how to compete. Others feel that children can learn team work. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people believe that allowing children to make their own choices on everyday matters (such as food, clothes and entertainment) is likely to result in a society of individuals who only think about their own wishes. Other people believe that it is important for children to make desicions about matters that affect them. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
In some countries, there has been an increase in the number of parents choosing to self-educate their children at home rather than sending them to school. Do the advantages of home education outweigh the disadvantages?
Schools should teach children good behaviour and introduce ideas of "right" and "wrong". It should not only be left to parents. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Moden children are suffering from the diseases that were once considered to be meant for adults only. Obesity is a major disease prevelent among children. What are its causes and what solutions can be offered?
Some people believe that teaching children at home is best for a child's deveopment while others think that it is important for children to go to school. Discuss the advantage of both methods and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
Some people say that parents should encourage their children to take part in organized group activities in their freetime. Others say that it is important for children to learn how to occupy themselves on their own. Discuss both views and give your opinion
The pie chart shows the amount of money that a childrens charity located in the USA spent and received in one year.
Nowadays, people move from one country to another for work. some people think children of these families suffer beacuseof this, while other thinks it is helpful for them . Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In some cultures, childrens are often told they can achieve anything if they try hard enough. What are the advantages and disadvantages of giving children this message?
Some people think that competitive sports should be included as a subject in school, while others believe that it has negative effect on children. Discuss both the views and give your opinion
Watching television is bad for children. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Use your own knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
The chart below gives information about the journey to school by children aged 11 to 16 in the UK in a year. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The worldwide population of children aged 15 and younger is rising. What are the current and future advantages and disadvantages for countries with this kind of growth?
the difference in age between parents and their children has increased compared to the past. Do you think advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvs .
People believe that not all school children have the natural ability to learn a new language. Schools should not force school children to study a foreign language. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Most people say women should stay at home are take care of children, While some people believe women should work. Discuss both arguments and provide your opinion
In many countries today, the eating habits and lifestyle of children are diffrent from those of previous generations. Some people say this has had a negative effect on their health. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
It is generally accepted that exercise is good for children and teenagers. Therefore, physical education and sports should be compulsory for all students in all schools. What do you think? Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think that children should only play team sports such as football and basketball, while others think they should be involved here n individual sports such as running and swimming. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that computer games are bad for children, while others believe that they are useful. Discuss advantages and disadvantages of computer games and give your opinion
In many Countries, School Children are required to wear school uniforms. Do you think this should be enforced in all schools?
Children have more and more tests and exams to do at school, sometime starting until the age of five or six, right up until the age of eighteen. What are the advantages and disadvantages of making childern do exams?
Modern children are suffering from the diseases that were once considered to only be meants for adults. Obesity is a major disease prevalent among children. What are its causes, and what solutions can be offered?
In many counties, more and more people are staying at home to look after their children when women work full time. What are the reasons? Is it a positive or negative development?
Using a computer every day can have more negative than postive effects on young children. Do you agree or disagree?
In many parts of the world, children and teenagers are committing more crimes. Why do you think it is the case? How should children and teenagers be punished?
Children’s education is expensive. In some countries, the government pays some or all of the costs. Do the advantages outweigh its disadvantages?
Some people think that schools are no longer necessary because children can learn everything they need online. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people argue that if children behave badly their parents should accept responsibility and also punished for their behaviour of their children.Do you agree or disagree?
Take a look at the graphic and complete the task. The chart gives information about marriage and children in a selection of countries. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
We have witnessed that parents spend ample amount of money on children's parties. Some people believe that it is wastage of money and this trend is getting worse. What do you think about this trend? Do parents have any solution to this issue.
Charities and organizations always give special names to particular days such as 'National Children's Day' and 'National Non-smoking Day'. What are the causes of these particular days? How effective are they?
Some people believe that children should spend more time learning academic subjects, while others think that creative activities are equally important. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Parents are often over anxious to teach their children to speak. If children are 'slow-developers' parents will often allow psychologists and schools to intervene and give children speech therapy. Do you think development at different rates and so should be left to themselves to acquire language skills, or, is such intervation justified? Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Families who send their children to private schools should not be required to pay taxes that support the state education system. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Some people believe that parents of children who attend private schools