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IELTS Essay: It is better for students to live with their parents at home rather than in s...

Prompt

It is better for students to live with their parents at home rather than in school. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

#boarding_schools#residential_living#student_independence#family_relationships#education_location

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Band 7 → 9 — Band 7 writers weigh practical trade-offs; Band 9 writers consider how benefits and drawbacks vary by age, family structure, and individual student needs.

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Key concepts in this essay

independence_development
family_attachment
peer_socialization
social_class
learning_environment

Pitfalls the model essay avoids

Confusing personal preference ('I prefer families') with evidence-based arguments
Overlooking legitimate benefits of boarding schools (independence, social integration, safety for certain populations)
Making sweeping claims about independence or family harm without context (age, family circumstances)

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