The friends that children have are a very important part of their lives. What kinds of influence may children’s friends have on them? What can parents do to ensure that their children’s friends are a good influence on them?
Some people say that parents should place restrictions on the time their children spend watching TV and playing games and encourage them to spend this time reading books. Do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays more and more older people who need employment compete with the younger people for the same jobs. What problems does this cause? What are the solutions?
Some people believe that children should be allowed to watch whatever they want on television and the internet, while others think parents should strictly control what their children are exposed to. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In some countries young people have little leisure time and are under a lot of pressure to work hard on their studies. What do you think are the causes for this? What solutions can you suggest?