Ielts Writing Task 2

Question - In many countries schools have severe problems with students` behaviour. What do you think are the causes of this? What solutions can you suggest?

Causes 1) Lack of structure and discipline/there is no clear code of conduct 2) Teachers are no longer respected as figures of authority 3) Many children come from unstable homes 4) Some parents are too lenient/spoil/give them too much freedom 5) Media is responsible for childrens` disruptive behaviour

Solutions 1) Have a clear code of conduct in schools 2) Parents should support school policies 3) Parents need to set rules and regulations at home 4) School staff should offer guidance 5) Teachers should be given more power 6) State needs to ban violent games and films

It is certainly true that childrens` behaviour seems to be getting worse. There are various reasons for this and several steps which could be taken to rectify this situation. The disruptive behaviour of students may be caused by a variety of factors. Firstly, there is a lack of structure and discipline in the classrooms because there is no clear code of conduct. Teachers cannot regulate childrens` behaviour consistently because they are no longer respected figures of authority. Secondly, many badly behaved children come from unstable homes. For example, some parents may be divorced, or both may be working full-time, so they cannot spare enough time for their children. Also, there are other parents who are too lenient and spoil their children by giving them too much freedom and everything their hearts desire. Finally, some people blame the latest technology and media for it. Many computer games and flms nowadays show violence and (some argue that) this increases the likelihood of childrens` aggression. However, the best way to solve this problem would be to have a clear code of conduct in schools because this would create and develop a culture which is positive, caring and sensitive. Also, teachers should be given more power by the Government to discipline their pupils. Furthermore, school staff could play their role by offering behavioural guidance. For instance, they could encourage good behaviour by rewarding with merits and prizes. Moreover, parents should support the school policies and stand shoulder to shoulder with teachers if any sanction on their child becomes necessary, such as detaining pupils after school. Also, at home, they need to act more responsibly by setting rules and regulations to maintain their child`s descipline. In addition, the state needs to restrict any media access such as games and films from children that contain violent and sadistic images. In conclusion, the Government, teachers and parents should tackle bad behaviour by working closely together. If the above measures are implemented it would indeed control the problems in most schools today.