Task 2 · · 18 samples

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 the view? What sort of punishment do parenta and teachers be allowed to use to teach good behaviour to children .

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Ideas to explore

  • An explanation helps a child understand why an action matters.
  • A consequence can reinforce that explanation when it relates to the action.
  • There are important boundaries.

Suggested structure

  1. Give a direct introduction and state the required position.
  2. Explain the first side or reason with a relevant example.
  3. Address the second side and the conditions that limit the claim.
  4. Return to the precise question in the conclusion.
Useful vocabulary & examples
a qualified judgement
a conclusion with stated limits

Children need to learn right and wrong, but punishment is not always necessary to teach that distinction. I support clear explanations and proportionate non-physical consequences, with no place for violence or humiliation.

practical consequences
effects on ordinary decisions or activities

Children need to learn right and wrong, but punishment is not always necessary to teach that distinction. I support clear explanations and proportionate non-physical consequences, with no place for violence or humiliation.

a realistic alternative
another option that can work in the circumstances

Children need to learn right and wrong, but punishment is not always necessary to teach that distinction. I support clear explanations and proportionate non-physical consequences, with no place for violence or humiliation.

Sample answers

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It is essential for children to differentiate between right thing and wrong thingin their childhood. Therefore,some people believe that punishment is necessary.This essay agree with this statement because,by distinguishing between good and bad deeds in their young age itself,they can nurture themselves to be a well mannered adult in future. Parents and teachers need to explain why the behaviour matters, not merely an…

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AI-completed learning example

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It is commonly thought that it is crucial for children to gain some knowledge about the contrast between good and evil at the beginning stage of their life, while some think that punishment is essential to help them learn this knowledge. In my opinion, although punishment would help them to realize the fact, by telling children why an action is harmful, adults can also help them understand without a penalty. An expl…

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It is cardinal for youngsters to be taught the midline separating right from wrong, however punishment is also paramount to assist them acquire knowledge in this discipline. In this essay I will argue that toddlers should be equipped with good morals to become good citizens of the community. On the one hand, correcting children in an understandable way is more useful than causing fear. An explanation helps a child u…

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