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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.

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Some believe that teenagers have
happiest
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 period of
life
while
 others state that adulthood brings more
happiness
, despite
of
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greater responsibilities. Less responsibilities in teenage
years
 and freedom of choice in adult
years
 can
explains
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 these statements and my opinion is that
,
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 adulthood brings more
happiness
 as you have more control in
life
. People are known to have fewer responsibilities during their teenage
years
. They are told to focus mainly on studies and for some a sport
in addition
. Essential necessities are provided by the parents or guardians.
As a result
, teenagers spend most of their time care-free doing what makes them happy.
Therefore
, some individuals might claim that teenage
years
brings
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 more
happiness
 to one's
life
.
However
, adults are independent in many ways. Many have stable occupations which give them the opportunity to
take
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 various
decision
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decisions
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 and
also
,
the
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financial stability allows adults to spend freely without consulting their parents or guardians. Freedom of choice and decisions make an adult live
life
 with minimum stress, which eventually brings more
happiness
. As the definition of
happiness
change
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 as we age, my opinion is that
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adulthood brings more
happiness
,
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 because peace in
life
which
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is obtained by having full control
in
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 one's
life
. In conclusion, some believe that teenage
years
 are the happiest days in
life
while
 others and
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 believe that adult days are the happiest.
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task achievement
In the task achievement area, consider including more specific examples to support your points. For instance, provide concrete instances where freedom of choice in adulthood leads to happiness, or particular carefree activities that teenagers engage in that contribute to their happiness.
coherence cohesion
Coherence and cohesion could be enhanced by improving transitions between paragraphs and ideas. For instance, using phrases like 'On the other hand' or 'Conversely' to contrast teenage and adult happiness could be beneficial.
coherence cohesion
You've done an excellent job of including both an introduction and a conclusion, which helps frame your essay well.
task achievement
Your ideas are clear and comprehensive, and you present a well-rounded discussion of both viewpoints.

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    • Sentence 1 - Topic sentence
    • Sentence 2 - Example
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    • Sentence 1 - Topic sentence
    • Sentence 2 - Example
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