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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? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

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In some parts of the world,
children
 are encouraged
if
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they do their best, they
will
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reach their
goals
.
Although
this
 attitude has multiple positive effects on
children
, it is argued that it has some negative impacts on their characters. Most of the advantages of encouraging
children
 to try hard
is
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 psychological. It is said that if
children
 have
this
 spirit, they become more confident and hardly disappointed. If they choose a goal, since they believe they can achieve it if they are hardworking enough, they do their best and become tireless. Studies show that in most cases, they become successful and even if they do not, they appreciate that they have done their best.
Moreover
, they become more
ambitous
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ambitious
 and do not consider any limit
for
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 their
goals
 which
make
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 them motivated.
On the other hand
, not everyone
reach
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 their
goals
 and a great number of them will fail, which can have
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 negative influence. If a person with a fragile spirit chooses a goal and tries his best but does not achieve it, may become
disappinted
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disappointed
. These kinds of people may experience a sense of depression or feel anxiety
due to
 failure.
In addition
, they may become stressful for the rest of their lives and may not leave their safe zones any more. These negative effects may
last
 for their whole lives and never be able to recover. It can be concluded that
although
 having
ambition
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goals
 might make some
children
 hardworking or confident,
but
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it should be considered that not all
children
 have the same personality and they may not always
response
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 to
the
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failure in a positive way.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • achieve
  • try hard
  • positive mindset
  • self-belief
  • motivates
  • ambitious goals
  • resilience
  • determination
  • confidence
  • self-esteem
  • growth mindset
  • unrealistic expectations
  • disappointment
  • failure
  • effort
  • hard work
  • seek support
  • individual differences
  • abilities
  • capabilities
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