Some parents think it is good to give their children mobile phone, while others disagree. discuss both sides and give your opinion.
A few parents are of the
opinion
that children should own a mobile handset while others have a different point of view. The use of mobile Use synonyms
phone
by minors have been associated with major academic distractions, lack of family time and other vices, the only benefit a child derives from owning a Use synonyms
phone
is easy accessible. Use synonyms
Hence
, I disagree that children be given phones.
Children generally lack the ability to be self disciplined and enjoy gratification, Linking Words
thus
, get distracted with mobile Linking Words
phone
applications, Use synonyms
such
as, games, pop-up adverts and films. Minors can be on the Linking Words
phone
all day long, disregarding the academic work, homework and family time, which would eventually have an adverse effect on the child, Use synonyms
such
as poor academic grades and obesity. The world health organization quotes, 80% of childhood obesity are due to lack of activity, Linking Words
this
is linked to the use of mobile phones. Linking Words
Thus
, in my Linking Words
opinion
, children should not be given mobile handsets.
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On the other hand
, minors who have phones are easily accessed by family members, relatives, and friends, home and abroad, rather than sending letters which take days to weeks to be delivered. They are able to communicate easily and receive advice in the face of any challenge they face. Linking Words
For instance
, a 12 year old cousin of mine, who missed his way back home from school easily reached out to his mother on his Linking Words
phone
and retraced his steps. Despite Use synonyms
this
benefit, I still hold on to the Linking Words
opinion
, that children should not be given phones by parents.
In conclusion, it is my Use synonyms
opinion
that children should not have access to phones as their minds are young and not able to handle prompt and accurate decision making. If in any case, a parent decides to give a Use synonyms
phone
to his or her ward, he must make out time to monitor, supervise and discipline Use synonyms
such
child appropriately.Linking Words
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Use cohesive linking words accurately and appropriately
Linking words are very important in your essay.
To score effectively on your IELTS exam, you should make an effort to implement short concise sentences coupled with linking words.
Almost every sentence in your essay should have a linking word of some sort.
In fact, the only sentences that can omit linking words are your background sentence and thesis.
Linking word examples:
- firstly
- secondly
- thirdly
- in additional
- moreover
- also
- for example
- for instance
- therefore
- however
- although
- even though
- despite