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Duty to care for old parents: идеи для эссе IELTS

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WRITING TASK 2

You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.

Write about the following topic:

Adult children have a duty to look after their elderly parents, and this should not be left to the state.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Write at least 250 words.

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Идеи для обеих сторон

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Аргументы «за»

  • parents raised and supported them
  • family care is warmer and more personal
  • reduces cost to public services

Аргументы «против»

  • children may live far away or lack money
  • medical needs require professionals
  • carers can be exhausted

План эссе

  1. 1ВведениеIntroduce the duty to elderly parents
  2. 2Основной абзац 1Moral duty and emotional benefits
  3. 3Основной абзац 2Practical limits and role of the state
  4. 4ЗаключениеAgree, with state backing

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Образец ответа на band 8

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Some people claim that adult children have a duty to look after their elderly parents and that this should not be left to the state. I largely agree with the first part of this statement, but I think the state must still play a role.

There are strong moral reasons for children to care for their parents. Parents spend years raising their children, providing food, education and emotional support, and it seems fair that children return this care when their parents become frail. In many cultures, such as those of East Asia, this duty is deeply respected. Caring for parents at home also gives older people dignity and emotional comfort, as they remain in familiar surroundings with those who love them. Furthermore, it reduces the burden on public services, allowing governments to spend money elsewhere.

Nevertheless, it would be unrealistic and unfair to leave elderly care entirely to families. Many adults live far from their parents because of work, or have their own children and financial commitments to manage. Looking after a parent with serious illness, such as dementia, can be physically and emotionally exhausting and requires specialised training that most people lack. Some carers are forced to give up their careers, which leads to financial hardship and stress. There are also older people who have no children or who have lost contact with them, and they should not be left without help.

For these reasons, I believe the best system is shared responsibility. Children should offer emotional support and practical help where they can, while the state provides pensions, healthcare and professional care services so that nobody is left alone or overburdened.

In conclusion, adult children have a moral duty towards their parents, but the state must also provide reliable support.

Полезная лексика

ФразаЗначение
moral obligationduty based on what is right
repay kindnessreturn help given earlier
caregiverperson who looks after someone
elderly relativesolder members of the family
state pensionpayment from government to old people
sandwich generationadults caring for both children and parents
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