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Some parents believe children’s leisure activities should be always educational, but others think it will cause more pressure on children. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

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Boarding
schools
, where
students
 have to stay all the
time
 during a particular term, have become increasingly popular these days,
although
 some people do not support the idea of staying in
schools
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school
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.
This
 essay will discuss both aspects of
this
 debatable issue and explain why it appears that
this
 type of
schools
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school
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are
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 not a good option for pupils. On the one hand, the people who are in favour of sending
students
 to boarding
schools
 cite the advantages that
such
type
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types
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 of
schools
 provide to
its
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students
. First of all, in these
schools
,
students
 are always under the supervision of a teacher, which ensures a
well- disciplined
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 lifestyle.
In addition
, pupils can get academic assistance from their teachers anytime they
need
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, which is quite impossible in other
schools
.
Finally
, as children get to live in a playful environment with their friends, they can enjoy their free
time
 in productive ways
such
 as playing outdoor games, singing etc. They learn to work in a team from a very tender age, which enables them to be
co-operative
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 in their workplace.
By contrast
, there is another group of individuals who oppose the idea of boarding
schools
due to
 the several drawbacks of
such
schools
. The most important reason behind it remains in the short period of
time
students
 of boarding
schools
 get to spend with their
family
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. Spending quality
time
 with family is very important for
students
, as it has an enormous impact on their behaviour, personality and attitude.
For instance
, very often the
students
 who come from a boarding school are found to be antisocial and introverted in nature during their university life. Another striking reason is, in
schools
 these days,
students
 have to face harassment and bullying from the seniors, which is far more serious in boarding
schools
. In Japan,
for example
, a significant number of
students
 from boarding
schools
 committed suicide
due to
 bullying in 2010. In conclusion, it is logical to infer that,
students
 should stay with their family and go to regular
schools
 rather than boarding
schools
. It appears that the drawbacks of sending
students
 to boarding
schools
 far
outweighs
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 the minor advantages that it provides.
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