Task 2 · · 15 samples

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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Ideas to explore

  • Parents shape social values through repeated everyday examples and guidance tailored to a child’s behaviour.
  • Schools let children practise cooperation, conflict resolution and respect among peers with different perspectives.
  • A balanced argument can assign parents the primary role while explaining how schools reinforce and extend lessons from home.

Suggested structure

  1. Introduce the debate and state your position clearly.
  2. Explain the case for parents, supported by a specific example of modelling or guidance.
  3. Explain what schools contribute through peer interaction and structured learning.
  4. Give your judgement on which role is primary and why.
  5. Conclude by showing how cooperation between families and schools benefits children.
Useful vocabulary & examples
lead by example
to teach or influence others through one’s own behaviour

Parents can teach respect by leading by example in their everyday interactions.

resolve conflicts
to settle disagreements constructively

Group activities give pupils opportunities to resolve conflicts with their peers.

civic responsibility
the duties and conduct expected of people in a community

Teachers can introduce civic responsibility by discussing fairness and shared rules.

reinforce consistent standards
to strengthen shared expectations by applying them reliably

Families and teachers can reinforce consistent standards for respectful behaviour.

Sample answers

AI-completed learning example

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The issue of whether parents or schools bear the primary responsibility for teaching children how to be responsible members of society has garnered significant debate. While some advocate for the role of educational institutions in this formative process, others assert that parental guidance is paramount. Although the school environment can certainly provide valuable educational experiences, it cannot replace the inf…

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Human beings are inherently social creatures, reliant on interaction and relationships with others. From the moment of birth, individuals engage with their primary social unit: their parents. The manner in which newborns perceive and come to understand the world is fundamentally shaped by the nurturing and care provided by their guardians. As children develop, the school they attend becomes another powerful influence…

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In every society, teaching children to become responsible, ethical, and knowledgeable individuals remains a subject of debate. Some believe that the younger generation becomes valuable members of society primarily through parental guidance. However, others argue that schools serve as the ideal environment to instill these important values. From my perspective, both parental influence and formal education play complem…

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