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In many part of the world, it is common for one parent to stay and home and raise a newborn child while the other works full-time to earn money. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

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It is a common view that moms must stay at home to take care of their
child
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while
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 father needs to go to work or vice versa. Actually, a norm like
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 can bring the advantage and the disadvantage, at the same time. On one side, moms can bond with their
child
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children
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. On the other side, the mothers are susceptible to
get
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baby
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 blues.
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, the conclusion will be made.
First,
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newborns can have a strong relationship with their
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mother
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mothers
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. By giving
foods
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food
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 like milk, taking care of them, playing and sleeping together, the
mother
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 and the kids will be more close
everyday
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.
As a result
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, when the children grow up, they feel more enjoyable around their
mother
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 and open to them.
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, my friend is really close with her
mother
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 because her mom
is
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has been
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 the only
one
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apply
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caregiver of her since she was born.
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,
this
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 is not good for
mental
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the mental
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 health of the mothers. Usually,
baby
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 blues
is happen
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happens
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 to a new
mother
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 because the father
do
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 not help them because busy to work.
This
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 situation is like adaption with their newborns and it makes the
mother
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do
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apply
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not get enough sleep because the
baby
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 is crying all day. It makes the
mother
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 feel stressed and can not handle the situation.
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, there was news about a
mother
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 who nearly
kill
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killed
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 her kid because the kid did not want to
quiet
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 and make noise all the time.
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, the merit of one parent that
handle
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handles
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 newborns will make the relationship between the
mother
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 and the
baby
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 stronger. Meanwhile, the
mother
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 will
vulnerable
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be vulnerable
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 to
get
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getting
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baby
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 blues because there is no help from the father. So, the
advantage
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advantages
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is
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apply
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outweigh
than
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apply
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the
disadvantage
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disadvantages
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.

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task achievement
Focus on developing clear and comprehensive ideas. More examples and details could enhance the argument for the advantages as well as give a clearer picture of the disadvantages.
coherence cohesion
Strengthen logical connections between ideas. Ensure each point transitions smoothly to the next. Clarify the direct link between examples and explaining points.
language accuracy
Reread and correct minor language inaccuracies. For example, correct phrases like 'baby blues is happen' to 'baby blues happens.' Consistent language accuracy will give your argument more authority.
coherence cohesion
The essay effectively introduces the topic, outlining potential pros and cons for readers to follow the argument logically.
task achievement
Good attempt to offer examples, such as the friend's relationship with her mother, which makes the essay more engaging and relatable.
coherence cohesion
Includes a clear conclusion that summarizes the discussion while weighing the advantages and disadvantages.

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...

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