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IELTS Writing Task 2 Questions: Parenting – Two-part questions

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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?

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Write about the following topic Many parents are exerting significant pressure on their children to achieve success. Why do parents push their children so hard to succeed? Do you think this trend is beneficial or harmful for children? Explain your viewpoint with reasons and include appropriate examples based on your knowledge or experiences.

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Some parents buy their children whatever they ask for, and allow their children to do whatever they want. Is this a good way to raise children? What consequences could this style of parenting have for children as they get older?

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Research indicates that children who start reading earlier in life perform better later on in their school studies. How important are early reading skills in a child's academic performance? What other preschool factors, in your opinion, influence a child's later academic achievements?

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Present a written argument or case to an educated reader with no specialist knowledge of the following topic. It is important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early age. Punishment is necessary to help them learn this distinction. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? What sort of punishment should parents and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behaviour to children?

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