2019年11月16日教育类(观点型)

　　A family has a great influence on children’s development. But factors outside the home play a bigger part in children"s life. Do you agree or disagree?

　　It is argued the family provides important role models for developing children. Others believe external social elements influence children much more. I agree with the former, though social factors also have significant effects.

　　To begin with, a child’s socialisation begins at home at his mother’s knee. It is there a child learns right from wrong, plus manners and other standards of behaviour, such as how to speak nicely. Moreover, proof of the family’s importance can be seen in the differences between some children. For example, children growing up in a dysfunctional home may have problems in later life, whilst those brought up in a warm and loving environment may end up more confident and secure in adulthood. Consequently, the role of the family cannot be understated in the bringing up of a child.

　　Nevertheless, the role of external social factors such as the Internet, TV, and friends cannot be overlooked. Besides, children these days have access to these much more than they used to in the past, and are heavily influenced by social media trends and celebrity lifestyles. For instance,