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Some people say that it is better for children to grow up in a city. Other say it is better for them to grow up in the countryside. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

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People always question which
place
 is good for a
child
 to be raised, a
city
 or the
countryside
. Some agree that a
city
 is better while others think it is the
countryside
. I think
,
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children
 should grow up in a safe
place
 with love but to do well in life later
education
 is very important.
This
 essay will discuss both views on
education
options
 for
children
 growing up in the
city
 and
countryside
 in the following paragraphs.
Education
 is very important for
children
 and it is no secret that a big
city
 is a
place
 that has more
options
 for
education
 or jobs. The
children
 in the
city
 have many more opportunities to choose to study in public, private schools or special schools. In India, if a
child
 is in a big
city
 like Delhi they have more
options
 for school, to do sport or learn music.
Also
, there are many international schools.
This
 is a reason for some people to think the
city
 is good for
children
 to grow up. The
countryside
 can teach
children
 about simple life and there are
education
options
. Small community living will have fewer
options
 for a
child
 but if a
child
 is smart, he can study anywhere or become a success in life even if from a village because more than a
place
 it is the
child
 who can do it. Vijay Kumar is famous for shooting; he is from a very small village in Himachal Pradesh in India and won five gold medals for shooting in Olympics. In total, all
children
 need a chance to grow up with good
education
 and some people like cities and some like
countryside
. In my opinion, both
options
is
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 great for a
child
 to grow up if they follow their dream.
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