In some cultures, 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? Write at least 250 words.
Children
are often given advice regarding if they want to achieve something they have to put a lot of hard Use synonyms
work
into it in most cultures. Use synonyms
Although
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this
could have the benefits of creating a mindset of the winner Linking Words
while
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could have drawbacks as well like putting in a lot of stress in certain scenarios.
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Firstly
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children
are guided so that they learn to discipline as they grow and become responsible for their actions, adopting a mindset of hard Use synonyms
work
can make young kids into believing that they can achieve everything if they unleash their inner strength. Use synonyms
This
will convince them that to achieve certain goals getting out of their comfort zone is necessary Linking Words
moreover
, it will encourage them to not give up in tense situations. Linking Words
For instance
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Children
will value the importance of time and effort which is attached to it and will always be determined to complete it no matter how hard it could be, making them aware of hardships that are meant to come in later life so that they are well prepared for it. Telling them that hard Use synonyms
work
is the only way will make them thrive for it and there's a high chance that they will achieve massive things in life.
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On the other hand
, there are disadvantages which are attained to it. Linking Words
Children
are very sensitive individuals they can be susceptible to depression easily if they don't achieve something for which they worked so hard. Use synonyms
This
will create mental stress if the goal for which they tried so hard couldn't be achieved, they will eventually lose confidence in themselves thinking that they are not worth it or not capable of it. Linking Words
For example
, Kids who are good at sports consider themselves superior, if one game they lose against an inferior player they tend to believe that they are losers even after putting in a lot of hard Linking Words
work
. Use synonyms
Thus
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leads to unknown mental problems among Linking Words
children
by telling them hard Use synonyms
work
is the only way to get somewhere in life.
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To conclude
, there are many cultures where Linking Words
children
are made aware of working hard is the only way to create an advantage of the mindset of not giving up and determination Use synonyms
however
, the drawbacks are mental stress which is connected to it by labelling certain goals.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...