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In some countries , children are often told that they can achieve anything if they try hard enough. What are the advantages and disadvantages of giving children this message?

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In certain
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 it is believed that if children work hard enough they can attain everything . In
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To begin
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 may inspire them to be academically active and target bigger things in
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 future .
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 it can plant
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 amount of work and time is given .
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 it creates positivity which helps to enhance a child’s dedication towards something .
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 during my infant
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 my parents used to set me
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 to unlock anything .
However
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 parents may only use
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 academically active excluding
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everything else .
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this
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 bit of luck and not only
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 children who
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 being able to give
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 amount of effort may feel depressed due to
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 in some
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 parents use these lines to make sure their kids are being more active in only education . In conclusion , there are both benefits and drawbacks . As for a
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 it will motivate and inspire them to
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 where the advantages will
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 the disadvantages
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Answer the 'Advantages and Disadvantages' topic

IELTS advantages and disadvantages questions normally give you a statement and ask you to comment on the advantages and disadvantages of that statement.

Answer structure for the type of essay

  • Introduction
  • Body paragraph 1 – advantages
  • Body paragraph 2 – disadvantages
  • Conclusion

Examples to start your body paragraph:

  • The main advantage is...
  • The disadvantage of this...
  • The main benefit...
  • Despite these advantages...
  • One possible drawback...

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