In some cultures, children are often told that they can achieve anything if they try hard enough. What are advantages/disadvantages of giving this message?
The argument that telling
children
that if they make as hard an effort as possible, they can accomplish is both agreed upon and disagreed with by many. The two sides of Use synonyms
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topic will be thoroughly analysed and discussed in the essay before drawing a reasoned conclusion.
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, telling kids that they can accomplish any object allows them to cultivate a sense of self-confidence. Linking Words
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, when I was a primary school student, starting volleyball class looked interesting to me but I was frightened by a failure. My mother taught me that we are usually scared of starting something new, but if I practised hard I can achieve any goal I set. Without Linking Words
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cheerful words, I would never start playing volleyball, and can't learn a sense of self-esteem through my student life. Linking Words
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them with chances to embrace who they are and to challenge something new.
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, we can't put too much emphasis on Linking Words
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, since it may lead kids to depression when their dream does not come true. Linking Words
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, it's said that a few students who could not pass the entrance exam of universities have depression, which is because they felt a huge pressure from their parents. If adults promised that they can achieve their objects, Linking Words
children
will be upset if it's not the case for them. Use synonyms
Consequently
, it is obvious that having too much expectation devastates young people.
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to try hard so that they can achieve anything have strong support. Use synonyms
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children
by promising them success can not be completely supported. It is Use synonyms
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predicted that the adverse effects of the idea will always be greater than the positive effects, and because of Linking Words
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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...