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Bullying is a big problem in many schools. What do you think are the causes of this? What solutions can you suggest? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

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 educated and working
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parents
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 there are
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 disadvantages like lack of
privacy
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care
 of elders and learning from their
experience
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Firstly
, living in the same house as the
parents
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parents
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people
 living with their
parents
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 of independence. If
people
 choose to live under one roof as their
parents
, they always have to share and synchronize their plans with their
parents
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people
. Turning to the advantages, almost every moral person would love to take
care
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parents
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 money. It will be far more convenient if they live with their
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 so that they can take better
care
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 they often share their
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 their children, which is a priceless asset for anyone. Children can be greatly benefitted from the
experience
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parents
. In conclusion, living with
parents
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • Bullying
  • Harassment
  • Intimidation
  • Diversity
  • Adolescent
  • Mimic
  • Aggressive behavior
  • Cyberbullying
  • Peer pressure
  • Social acceptance
  • Awareness
  • Conflict resolution
  • Peer mediation
  • Consequences
  • Respect
  • Kindness
  • Open communication
  • Vulnerable
  • Buddy system
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