You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. More people decided to have children in their later age than in the past. Why? Do advantages of this outweigh disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. You should write at least 250 words.

✨ Do you want to improve your IELTS writing?
Nowadays, people tend to decide to have their
first
Linking Words
child much later than a few decades ago.
This
Linking Words
trend has divided public's opinion into advocates and detractors. Having children later on is a consequence of a few factors.
Firstly
Linking Words
, these days an indispensable role in today's society is in education, which is time consuming and very often young students are unable to become parents due to being focused on the acquisition of new knowledge and gaining professional qualifications.
Secondly
Linking Words
, after finishing university, the young generation would rather concentrate
on
Suggestion
On
their future career than on having progeny.
Furthermore
Linking Words
, when they
finally
Linking Words
establish a strong social and financial position, they are becoming focused on creating a homely environment and introduce their babies to the world.
However
Linking Words
, sometimes it takes longer than expected due to new generation's diseases
such
Linking Words
us
to the same degree (often followed by 'as')
as
problem with fertility,
that is
Linking Words
often the consequence of a stressful and unhealthy lifestyle caused by the rat race. Personally, I think that the advantages outweigh the disadvantages, because much more mature parents are taking
greater
Suggestion
great
care of their offspring, due to being more patient than younger people.
Moreover
Linking Words
, educated parents are better role models and are able to pass their acquired knowledge to their children. There was a research, which showed that the majority of teenagers who are entering
univeristy
the body of faculty and students at a university
university
, usually come from families whose members
also
Linking Words
have a degree. Another point which supports my point of view is, that older parents, who have already established their financial position can offer their offspring better prosperity.
In other words
Linking Words
, parents have
resources
Suggestion
the resources
to contribute financially in their children's education, holidays and other additional after school activities, which can reflect in better physical and emotional development. In conclusion, the new generation seems to have their children later on than before due to
longer
Suggestion
long
periods of education, better access to contraception, fertility problems and a desire to establish a financial and social position in our society. In my opinion, older parents are usually well educated and wealthy enough to offer their children a better start in their life.
Submitted by luke on

Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this site’s author and/or owner is strictly prohibited. Excerpts and links may be used, provided that full and clear credit is given to Writing9 with appropriate and specific direction to the original content.

Fully explain your ideas

To get an excellent score in the IELTS Task 2 writing section, one of the easiest and most effective tips is structuring your writing in the most solid format. A great argument essay structure may be divided to four paragraphs, in which comprises of four sentences (excluding the conclusion paragraph, which comprises of three sentences).

For we to consider an essay structure a great one, it should be looking like this:

  • Paragraph 1 - Introduction
    • Sentence 1 - Background statement
    • Sentence 2 - Detailed background statement
    • Sentence 3 - Thesis
    • Sentence 4 - Outline sentence
  • Paragraph 2 - First supporting paragraph
    • Sentence 1 - Topic sentence
    • Sentence 2 - Example
    • Sentence 3 - Discussion
    • Sentence 4 - Conclusion
  • Paragraph 3 - Second supporting paragraph
    • Sentence 1 - Topic sentence
    • Sentence 2 - Example
    • Sentence 3 - Discussion
    • Sentence 4 - Conclusion
  • Paragraph 4 - Conclusion
    • Sentence 1 - Summary
    • Sentence 2 - Restatement of thesis
    • Sentence 3 - Prediction or recommendation

Our recommended essay structure above comprises of fifteen (15) sentences, which will make your essay approximately 250 to 275 words.

Discover more tips in The Ultimate Guide to Get a Target Band Score of 7+ »— a book that's free for 🚀 Premium users.

Topic Vocabulary:
  • Delayed parenthood
  • Financial stability
  • Career aspirations
  • Personal development
  • Mature parenting
  • Established careers
  • Health risks
  • Decreased energy levels
What to do next:
Look at other essays: