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IELTS Essay: Some think that it is more important for children to engage in outdoor activi...

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Some think that it is more important for children to engage in outdoor activities instead of playing video games. To what extent to you agree or disagree?

#outdoor activities#video games#child development#physical activity#screen time#mental health

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Band 7 → 9 — Band 7 advocates outdoor activities; Band 9 acknowledges both have developmental benefits, notes that access to safe outdoor space is privilege-dependent, and argues for balance rather than total game elimination, while addressing why games appeal (immediate reward, social connection)

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Key concepts in this essay

physical development and motor skills
mental health benefits of nature
social development and peer interaction
urban design and access to green spaces
balanced screen time recommendations

Pitfalls the model essay avoids

Treating outdoor activities and gaming as completely opposing choices rather than part of a balanced lifestyle
Using health arguments without acknowledging some children genuinely lack safe outdoor spaces
Ignoring that video games can provide social interaction and cognitive benefits

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