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IELTS Essay: People think that children nowadays have too much freedom. To what extent do ...

Prompt

People think that children nowadays have too much freedom. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

#child autonomy#permissive parenting#discipline#limits and boundaries#child psychology

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Band 7 → 9 — Band 7 explains consequences like reduced self-discipline; Band 9 analyzes how freedom without structure creates anxiety and prevents children from developing intrinsic motivation and resilience.

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Key concepts in this essay

autonomy vs. discipline balance
consequences of over-permissiveness
age-appropriate independence
psychological well-being indicators

Pitfalls the model essay avoids

Conflating 'freedom' with lack of guidance without distinguishing autonomy from indulgence
Using anecdotal evidence instead of addressing general patterns
Ignoring cultural context in parenting norms

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