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Some people think that it is better for children to have many short holidays during the academic year. Others believe that it would be beneficial to have fewer and longer vacations for children. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

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The length and use of school holidays are often debated - some support frequent but short holidays while others advocate for fewer but longer vacations for children. This essay aims to explore both perspectives arguing in favour of longer but fewer vacations as being more favourable for children's overall development and well-being.
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The structure of school holidays is a topic of debate, with some advocating for multiple short breaks throughout the academic year while others argue in favour of fewer but longer vacations for children. This essay aims to discuss both perspectives and support a balanced approach when it comes to school holidays.
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Some people think that parents should teach children how to be good members of society. Others, however, believe that school is the place to learn this. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

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Education·Schools·Children

Some people believe that it is important for young children to go to school as soon as possible. Others, however, believe that children should be allowed to stay at home and play until they are six or seven years old. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

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Education·Schools·Children

Many people feel that giving homework daily to school children works well for them, while others feel that it is an unnecessary burden on them. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

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Education·Schools·Children

Some people think that children should begin their formal education at a very early age and should spend most of their time on school studies. Others believe that young children should spend most of their time playing. Compare these two views. Which view do you agree with? Why?

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Schools·Education·Children

Some people think that teachers should be responsible for teaching students to judge what is right and wrong so that they can behave well. Others say that teachers should only teach students academic subjects. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

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Parenting·Schools·Children

Some people think that parents should teach their children how to be good members of society. Others, however, believe that school is the best place to learn this. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

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Some people think that it is better for children to have many short holidays during the academic year. Others believe that it would be beneficial to have fewer and longer vacations for children. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

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Some people think that parents should teach children how to be good members of society. Others, however, believe that school is the place to learn this. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

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