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IELTS Essay: Parents often give children everything they ask for and do what they like. Is...

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Parents often give children everything they ask for and do what they like. Is it good for children? What are the consequences when they grow up?

#indulgent parenting#boundaries#child consequences#long-term development#parental responsibility

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Band 7 → 9 — Band 7 predicts consequences like lack of resilience and entitlement; Band 9 analyzes how indulgence without challenge stunts development of frustration tolerance and authentic self-worth independent of material validation.

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Key concepts in this essay

delayed gratification capacity
entitlement vs. confidence
emotional regulation development
adult adjustment challenges

Pitfalls the model essay avoids

Presenting absolute damage without acknowledging that some children develop resilience despite indulgence
Using extreme cases without discussing moderate over-indulgence
Neglecting to consider cultural differences in gift-giving and discipline

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