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In many countries children are engaged in some kind of paid work. Some people regard this as completely wrong, while others consider it as valuable work experince, important for learning and taking responsability. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

The issue of
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 engaging in paid
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 is widely debated.
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 some
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 believe that any form of child
labor
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 is unacceptable, others argue that certain types of
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 can provide valuable experience and help
children
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 develop responsibility. Both perspectives have valid arguments. On the one hand, many
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 strongly oppose
children
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 participating in paid
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. They argue that childhood should be a time for
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, personal development, and leisure rather than employment. When
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work
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, especially for long hours or in unsafe environments, it can negatively affect their physical and mental health. In some cases,
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 may even be forced to leave school in order to earn money for their families.
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 can limit their future opportunities and trap them in cycles of poverty. For these reasons, critics believe that allowing
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 to
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 encourages exploitation and prevents them from enjoying a proper childhood.
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, supporters believe that light, well-regulated
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 can be beneficial for
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. Having a small job can teach young
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 practical skills
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 as time management, communication, and financial responsibility. It can
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 help them understand the value of money and prepare them for adult life.
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, teenagers who
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 part-time after school often gain confidence and independence. As long as the
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 does not interfere with their
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 or well-being, many
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 see it as a positive learning experience. In my opinion, the key factor is the type and conditions of the
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. Hazardous or excessive
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 should never involve
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, as it can harm their health and
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.
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, part-time or supervised
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that is
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 safe and does not affect schooling can help young
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 gain useful life skills.
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, rather than banning all forms of child
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, governments should ensure strict regulations that protect
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while
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 allowing them to benefit from appropriate
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 experiences. In conclusion,
although
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 child
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 can lead to exploitation and educational disadvantages, carefully regulated part-time
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 may offer valuable life lessons. A balanced approach that
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children
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’s safety and
education
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 is the most reasonable solution.

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task
Explain more how each view links to the main idea. Give a clear conclusion that repeats your own view in different words.
coherence
Use more simple links like 'but', 'and', 'also' to show idea links.
content
Add more examples to back up claims, like a real rule or law in a country.
development
Clear overall view and strong stance on the main issue.
structure
Balanced view with good structure and well linked paragraphs.
Your opinion

Don’t put your opinion unless you are asked to give it.

If the question asks what you think, you MUST give your opinion to get a good score.

Don’t leave your opinion until the conclusion.

Here are examples of instructions that require you to give your opinion:

...do you agree or disagree?...do you think...?...your opinion...?

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