Упр.5 Юнит 3 Урок 8 ГДЗ English Кузовлев 10 класс
- WRITING
Write a 200–250-word essay on the topic “Advantages and disadvantages of being an only child in the family”.
Being an only child has both advantages and disadvantages. In my opinion, it depends on the family and on the child’s character, but there are some common points that can be mentioned.
On the one hand, an only child usually gets more attention from parents. He or she can spend more time with adults, so it is easier to learn how to communicate with people of different ages. Parents often have more time, energy and money to support one child, so they can give him or her better education, hobbies and opportunities. An only child also does not have to share a room, toys or parents’ attention with brothers and sisters.
On the other hand, being an only child can be lonely. Such children do not have brothers or sisters to play with at home, to talk to, or to help in difficult situations. They may become too dependent on their parents and find it hard to make decisions on their own. Sometimes only children are also more selfish, because they are used to getting everything for themselves.
To sum up, being an only child has clear advantages, such as more care and better opportunities, but it also has disadvantages, including loneliness and lack of experience in sharing. In the end, a lot depends on how parents bring up their child.
