IELTS Writing Task 2Topic
Children
Daily TV Viewing for Children
Some people think watching TV everyday is bad for children. Others think it is good for developing children as they grow up. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Children Taking Sports Seriously Versus Playing in Free Time
Some children nowadays take sports seriously while others play sports in their free time. Is this a positive or negative development?
Family vs Outside Influences on Child Development
Although family has a great influence on children's life, it is the influence of outside the home that plays a bigger part in their development. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Screen Time and Children's Mental Abilities
Nowadays, children spend a lot of time watching TV and playing computer games. Some people believe this has negative effects on children's mental abilities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Funding Elite Sports vs Encouraging Youth Sports
Some countries spend a lot of money preparing competitors in major sports competitions such as the Olympic Games and football World Cup, etc. It is better to spend money encouraging children to take up sports at a young age. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Telling Children They Can Achieve Anything
In some cultures, children are often told that they can achieve anything if they try hard enough. What are the advantages and disadvantages of giving children this message? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Children Making Their Own Everyday Choices
Some people believe that allowing children to make their own choices on everyday matters (such as food, clothes and entertainment) is likely to result in a society of individuals who only think about their own wishes. Other people believe that it is important for children to make decisions about matters that affect them. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Children Spending Hours Daily on Smartphones
Some children spend hours every day on their smartphones. Why is this the case? Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?