剑桥雅思12Test8大作文范文解析：该不该让孩子为自身事务做决定

## 题目 Some people believe that allowing children to make their own choices on everyday matters (such as food, clothes and entertainment) is likely to result in a society of individuals who only think about their own wishes. Other people believe that it is important for children to make decisions about matters that affect them. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. 题型：双边讨论 翻译：有些人认为让孩子给自己日常事务（如饮食、衣着、娱乐）做决策会让社会充满自私自利的人；有些则认为让孩子给自己做决定是非常重要的事情。讨论双方观点并给出自己看法。 ## 写作结构 开头段：话题背景介绍（可先保留自己观点，不予陈述） 观点 A 段：第一种观点（认为不该让孩子给自己的事务做决定）的理由和论证 观点 B 段：第二种观点（认为应该让孩子为自己的事务做决定）的理由和论证 自己观点段：选择立场，重申理由 ## 范文分析 ### 开头段 交代话题背景并交代写作目的 Controversies have been sparked over whether it’s rational to let children make decisions on various issues. Some people believe that allowing them to make choices on their daily matters such as diet, clothing and entertainment might lead to a society filled with selfish individuals, while others hold the opposite opinion, stating that giving children the right to make their own decisions is significant. Both views will be discussed, and so will my own opinion. ### 观点 A 段 认为“不该让孩子们为自身事务做决定”的理由。 主题句：Some people assert that children should not be allowed to make decisions for themselves for the following reasons. 递进解释：First, many young children tend to exclusively prioritize their own needs and preference. When eating out and shopping, they usually order the dish and buy the garment which exclusively fit their own taste. Such behavior might provoke dispute and discomfort in people around them. **Besides**, the lack of social and living experience makes it difficult for a youngster to make rational and comprehensive decisions on his education, hobbies, and social activities, which would eventually affect his individual development in the long run. ### 观点 B 段 认为“应该让孩子们为自己做决定”的理由。 主题句：However, others believe that children should be allowed to be decision makers. 递进解释 + 正反对比：The first reason is that making decisions is an opportunity for children to put theories into practice and learn from life. With a right choice, they can build up their confidence. While with a wrong one, they’d learn from the past and their future decisions wiser. **For parents and society**, giving children the chance and right to make decisions shows respect and recognition of their individuality and intelligence, which enhances the emotional connection between children and their important others. Feeling recognized and trusted, children are more willing to take on challenges and make more progress in life. ### 自己观点段 我赞同“应该让孩子们为自己的事务做决定”这个观点。给孩子们独立思考、行动和做决策的机会体现了对于他们的尊重，而且善于为自身事务做决定的孩子更负责、更成熟。 主题句： I stand with the second opinion that children should be offered the chance to make decisions for their own issues. 递进解释 + 正反对比：Allowing children to think and act autonomously shows parents’ respect towards their individuality and intelligence and enables them to learn from life. In addition, I find it hard to agree that children who make their own decisions would become egocentric. On the contrary, many children who are responsible for their own matters are more observant and considerate of others’ feelings and needs and tend to become more mature and sociable adults. ## 重点表达 spark v. 引发，触发 exclusively edv. 专门地，独有地 prioritize v. 优先 garment n. 衣服，服饰 dispute n. 争端 individuality n. 个性，个体 autonomously adv. 自主地，独立地