Выберите только ОДНО из двух предложенных высказываний и выразите свое мнение по предложенной проблеме согласно данному плану.
Comment on one of the following statements.
1. It’s not right to be strict with little children.
2. It is wrong to make pupils read a lot in summer.
What is your opinion? Do you agree with this statement? Write 200–250 words. Use the following plan:
− make an introduction (state the problem)
− express your personal opinion and give 2–3 reasons for your opinion
− express an opposing opinion and give 1–2 reasons for this opposing opinion
− explain why you don’t agree with the opposing opinion
− make a conclusion restating your position
Nowadays some people believe that being strict with little children is a right thing. That it is the only way to form their personalities correctly. Others argue it is unnecessary to put very little children under pressure. They also believe that every child can learn how to act, what is wrong and what is right by himself.
I can't say that I strongly support any of this ideas. I don't feel that I have enough knowledge to judge parents until I become a parent by myself. First of all, a strict training should always be in place. I believe that parents should not ask too much from children. Children are usually very inattentive and restless. I believe that children shouldn´t be blamed and punished for the inability of doing everything correctly and consciously, as adults do.
However, some people have another opinion. The stricter you bring up your child, the easier it is to live. The child is taught obedience, good behavior, eliminate laziness and self-indulgence. Of course, lazy and spoiled child — a problem even bigger than a child frightened and afraid of commiting any wrongdoing. However, also important the attitude that you want to instill in your child. Fear or love and respect?
To sum up, I want to say that being aparrent is a very hard work and none of us, young people can easily talk about it and choose what is right and what is wrong, until we have our own children.

