IYou should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Write about the following topic. In some cultures, children are told they can achieve anything if they work hard. What are the advantages and disadvantages of giving children this message? Write at least 250 words.

In a lot of cultures, children are told they can achieve anything if they work hard.
This
might be true but some people may disagree, including me. I think that
this
statement leans more to the negative side than the positive.
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essay will show both the advantages and disadvantages
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this
statement.  On the one hand, children who are told to work hard tend to have bigger dreams and can achieve more rewards. Sometimes people say that those who work hard can beat those who are geniuses academically. They tend to have more unrealistic dreams because they feel more confident achieving
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.
For example
, if a person who studies constantly wants to become a doctor or a lawyer, they would most likely achieve it and are confident
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achieving because they have studied.
In contrast
, those who do not study hard are most likely to overthink their results.
On the other hand
, we should
also
consider the effects of constant studying
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on people, especially when they fail.
For instance
, when students who study consistently fail, they are most likely to feel overwhelmed because they would think that what they have done
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wastes
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.
Furthermore
, these students would
also
get stressed because of high
expectation
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from peers, parents, and teachers. These expectations can lead to students having
burnouts
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and
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unable to study for a long time. In conclusion, I think that the disadvantages outweigh the advantages. Even though we could achieve a lot more when working hard,
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we should
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consider our mental health and feelings when the results
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not come out the way we want.
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Ensure each paragraph has a clear central idea and is directly related to the task. Avoid vague statements and generalize less.
coherence cohesion
Use transition words and phrases to improve the flow between sentences and paragraphs. This will help with the logical structure of the essay.
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Consider enriching your essay with more specific examples to better support your main points.
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Make sure to address both sides of the argument evenly, paying equal attention to both advantages and disadvantages.
coherence cohesion
Revise sentences for clarity and grammatical correctness. Polished sentences will enhance the overall readability and coherence of the essay.
coherence cohesion
The essay has a clear introduction and conclusion which help in framing the argument appropriately.
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Ideas are generally well-expressed with an understanding of the topic.
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You provide a good explanation of both sides of the argument, indicating a balanced point of view.

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