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Taka Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

Let

What is the difference in meaning between the two?

I'm afraid today's parents are letting their children do as they want/I'm afraid today's parents are allowing their children to do as they want (i.e progressive)

I'm afraid today's parents let their children do as they want/I'm afraid today's parents allow their children to do as they want (i.e simple present)
  

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The progressive can be used to emphasise the repetition of the action, especially repeated actions which are irritating to the speaker (often found with always, constantly, forever ).

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  • The progressive can be used to emphasise the repetition of the action, especially repeated actions which are irritating to the speaker (often found with always, constantly, forever ).
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The progressive can be used to emphasise the repetition of the action, especially repeated actions which are irritating to the speaker (often found with always, constantly, forever).
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