Some people think that the teenage years are the happiest time of most people’s lives. Others think that adult life brings more happiness, in spite of greater responsibility. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

It is argued that adolescence years are the happiest years in one’s
life
,
while
others believe that
adulthood
is the most joyful phase to live despite having bigger
responsibilities
.
This
essay believes that,
although
adolescents
are free of
responsibilities
,
adults
enjoy their
life
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more because they are free to make their own choices. On the one hand,
adolescents
are thought to live the happiest moments of their
life
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because they are not asked to be responsible. Basically, a teenager lives with his parents, who not only provide him
shelter
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, food, and education
,
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but
also
, in some cases, would try to meet his fantasies.
For instance
, in my country, teenagers
make
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a great example of spoiled people who spend their money carelessly and always ask for more, though they do not seem to be happy.
However
, I believe that not being obliged to worry about any responsibility is not what happiness is all about, and
consequently
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adolescents
do not live their happiest days.
On the other hand
, others see that
adulthood
is a happier phase because
adults
are free to make the choices that fit their aspirations. Having the freedom of choice will eventually be followed by achievements and a sense of self-accomplishment, which is a primary source of joy.
For example
, many
adults
in my country are happy because of the choice of career or commitment they took on their own, and they see themselves
happier
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than when they were teenagers.
Therefore
, I believe
adulthood
is the most enjoyable time because one can not be happy if they have to follow others’ plans even
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comes with no
responsibilities
. In conclusion, despite having no
responsibilities
on their shoulders,
adolescents
do not live the happiest moments of their
life
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.
This
essay believes that it is
adulthood
which is the most enjoyable in light of the fact that
adults
are free to make their own choices.
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task response
Your essay presents a clear position throughout the response, and both views are discussed. However, specificity in examples is somewhat lacking. Provide more detailed, real-world instances or statistics to enhance your argument and better illustrate your points.
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The essay generally organizes information and ideas coherently. Paragraphing is used effectively, but linking words or phrases can be used more skillfully to better highlight the relationships between ideas.

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