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Jun 2021
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144. Who Should Teach Children How To Be...

LILIE KING
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Some people think that parents should teach children how to be good members of society. Others, however, believe that school is the place to learn this. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

 

to reciprocate

bulliers 

to feel overwhelmed by

 

Children’s behavior mirrors that of their parents.

Children’s behavior is a reflection of their upbringing.

 

to come naturally to 

to pick up on

preferable

Read the sample essay here: https://www.ieltsessaybank.com/good-members-of-society/

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