IELTS Writing Task 2 with sample answer.
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Present a written argument or case to an educated reader with no specialist knowledge of the following topic.
Fatherhood ought to be emphasised as much as motherhood. The idea that women are solely responsible for deciding whether or not to have babies leads on to the idea that they are also responsible for bringing the children up.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You should write at least 250 words.
You should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
Model Answer:
The notion of only mother rearing their children is decaying day by day. Conversely, ‘men and women should have their childcare duties evenly’ has become current vogue. Personally, I firmly believe that man can play an important role in raising children together with woman.
To begin with, modern era deserves father’s role as caregiver and chip away at the hackneyed idea that stresses only motherhood. In this era, the socioeconomic condition has changed dramatically. The living standard and its maintenance have increased than ever before. Many a time, it becomes hard for father to ensure the minimum living standard. As a result, mothers are also working hard to earn living and they do not have all the free time they used to have to take care of their children. After spending a significant amount of time at workplace, it is really tough for her to help the kids with their homework, cooking food for them, washing and ironing their dresses etc. To that end, the reality demands that the father should also involve in managing the house and bringing up their offspring.
Similarly, many studies show that paternal parenting is good for a child’s physical, cognitive, psychological and behavioral improvement. Father’s influence translates the children into well-adjusted children. Children who can enjoy a quality time with their fathers get better grades, peer relationships and have higher self-esteem revealed in several studies.
In conclusion, father’s presence is the greatest gift in a child’s life. I want to say that fatherhood is the utmost important job a man have in his life. I do not think that fathers’ role is less important or less effective than mothers’ in raising children. Rather, I am of the opinion that both father and mother have equal role to play in raising their child.