Culture & SocietyDiscuss Both ViewsIntermediateHigh Frequency

IELTS Essay: Some people think young people should follow the traditions of their society....

Prompt

Some people think young people should follow the traditions of their society. Others think that they should be free to behave as individuals. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

#youth autonomy#tradition and identity#generational differences#cultural continuity#individual freedom

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Band 7 → 9 — Band 7 states both views and picks one, while Band 9 argues that healthy development requires *both* tradition (cultural anchor, values) and freedom (experimentation, personal choice) and shows how balanced societies achieve this.

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Key concepts in this essay

Role of tradition in providing social identity and continuity
Importance of autonomy and self-determination in adolescent development
How excessive conformity can stifle innovation; excessive freedom can create identity confusion
Intergenerational dialogue and negotiating which traditions evolve

Pitfalls the model essay avoids

Presenting traditions and individuality as mutually exclusive when many young people balance both
Romanticizing either "rebellious youth" or "dutiful youth" without acknowledging trade-offs
Ignoring that traditions persist precisely because younger generations find value in them

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