IELTS Task 2: Overindulgent Parenting and Its Long-Term Effects on Children (Two-part Question)

Topic: Some parents give their children everything that their children ask for or allow them to do whatever they want to do. Is this good for children? What could be the consequences for these children when they grow up?

Dịch nghĩa: Một số cha mẹ đáp ứng mọi thứ mà con cái yêu cầu hoặc cho phép chúng làm bất cứ điều gì chúng muốn. Điều này có tốt cho trẻ em không? Những hậu quả nào có thể xảy ra với những đứa trẻ này khi chúng trưởng thành?

Phân tích đề

Essay Type: Two-part Question

Dấu hiệu nhận biết: “”Is this good for children? What could be the consequences for these children when they grow up?””

Yêu cầu của đề: Bài viết cần trả lời hai câu hỏi. Thứ nhất, đánh giá việc cha mẹ luôn đáp ứng mọi yêu cầu và cho con tự do làm theo ý muốn có thực sự tốt cho trẻ hay không. Thứ hai, phân tích những hậu quả lâu dài mà cách nuôi dạy này có thể gây ra khi trẻ trưởng thành, chẳng hạn như thiếu tính tự lập, khả năng kiểm soát bản thân và kỹ năng giải quyết khó khăn.

Bài mẫu

Some parents believe that making their children happy means giving them whatever they want and allowing them to make their own choices. Although this approach may create a pleasant childhood in the short term, I do not believe it is beneficial. In fact, it can lead to several difficulties when these children become adults.

Children need love and freedom, but they also need clear rules and boundaries. If parents constantly satisfy their demands, children may fail to understand that they cannot always get what they want. They may also become less willing to accept responsibility for their behaviour. For example, a child who is never expected to complete household tasks or follow rules may not develop the discipline needed to manage daily responsibilities. Therefore, giving children unlimited freedom is unlikely to prepare them properly for adult life.

These children may face a number of problems as they grow older. First, they could struggle to cope with disappointment and failure because they are not used to having their wishes refused. This may affect their ability to deal with challenges at university or in the workplace. Second, they may find it difficult to maintain healthy relationships. In adult life, people need to compromise, respect others and understand that their own needs are not always the most important. Individuals who have grown up receiving everything they want may become impatient or selfish, which can create conflicts with friends and colleagues. They may also struggle to live independently if they have always relied on their parents to solve their problems.

In conclusion, although giving children freedom and attention is important, satisfying every demand is not a good parenting approach. It can prevent children from developing the discipline, independence and social skills they need in adulthood.

Word Count: 276 words

Estimated IELTS Band: 8.0

Từ vựng chủ đề

Topic Key Phrase Tiếng Việt
clear rules and boundaries Các quy tắc và giới hạn rõ ràng
satisfy their demands Đáp ứng những yêu cầu của trẻ
accept responsibility Chấp nhận trách nhiệm
daily responsibilities Những trách nhiệm hằng ngày
adult life Cuộc sống trưởng thành
cope with disappointment and failure Đối mặt với sự thất vọng và thất bại
maintain healthy relationships Duy trì các mối quan hệ lành mạnh
respect others Tôn trọng người khác
live independently Sống tự lập
social skills Kỹ năng xã hội