Writing Ielts Task 2

It is important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early age. Punishment is necessary to help them learn this distinction.

To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

It is crucial to raise a child into a good individual in the society. Many people argue that children should be touch to distinguish between right and wrong and we could employ punishment to help children establish good behaviors at an early age. Personally I completely agree with this view.

Albeit some people think it is enough to tell someone what is right and what is wong, this is obviously not the case for children as their brain are still new to know how the world works. If no punishment takes place, children might forget what they have been taught, or they may underestimate the consequences of their actions. So, they will tend to repeat their wrong actions given a chance.

If a punishment is applied, however, then children will take the words seriously and unable to forget them. Every time a bad intention comes up in their mind, their brain reflexively remind them of the past punishment of a similar action.

How we should apply punishment on children? Eastern residents tend to fine children by violence, while Western people believe that is better to deter them from their bad activities such as lie, play computer game or watching TV too much. The latter should be encouraged. As violence might inhibit children’s metal growth, or destroy chances to grow as a confident individuals at their later life.

In conclusion, while punishing children for their wrongdoings may help them remember what is wrong, too much of it may lead to mental issues in children. Therefore, adults should study different kind of punishment carefully before applying any of them.