Question: Why do you think parents still make plans for their children nowadays?

Analysis

1.When answering this question, consider the reasons why parents might feel the need to make plans for their children. This could include ensuring their children's future success, providing guidance and support, or cultural expectations. 2.You can also discuss the balance between parental involvement and children's independence, and how societal pressures or competitive environments might influence parents to plan more actively for their children's lives.

Synonyms

Try these synonyms instead of repeating the question:
  1. make plans→organize schedules
  2. nowadays→these days
Question: Why do you think parents still make plans for their children nowadays?

Idea 1

Guidance and Support
  1. Parents have more life experience and wisdom
  2. They want to ensure their children make the right choices
  3. Provide a sense of direction and stability
  4. Help children avoid mistakes they made
  5. Ensure children have a secure future

Idea 2

Cultural and Societal Expectations
  1. In some cultures, it's expected for parents to guide their children
  2. Parents feel responsible for their children's success
  3. Society often judges parents based on their children's achievements
  4. It's a way to maintain family traditions and values

Idea 3

Security and Opportunities
  1. Parents want to provide the best opportunities for their children
  2. They plan for education, extracurricular activities, and career paths
  3. Ensure children have financial security and stability
  4. Help children navigate a competitive world
  5. Parents believe planning leads to better outcomes for their children
Question: Why do you think parents still make plans for their children nowadays?

Related Vocabulary

  1. future
  2. guidance
  3. support
  4. expectations
  5. success
  6. education
  7. career
  8. security
  9. values
  10. traditions
  11. responsibility
  12. upbringing

Authentic Idioms

Try these idioms to get 7+ in IELTS Speaking:
  1. to have a say in something: to have an influence or input in a decision
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