Monday 23 August 2010

Model Answer - Ielts Writing (Task 2)

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?


In the West, men’s attitudes towards fatherhood have changed in recent years partially because of laws which have been imposed to make them more responsible family members following a rise in single parent families and due to women’s struggles to secure a place in the work area. The new generation of fathers can be seen taking an active role in their children’s lives.

Scandinavian countries, in particular, are taking the lead in terms of fatherhood rights. Men are entitled to paternity leave when their wife gives birth and there are increasing numbers of men who stay home and look after children on a full-time basis. In my opinion this is a positive step towards shared responsibility. I think it is important for both parents to take part in their child’s upbringing as children need role models from both genders in order to become balanced adults. Whereas in the past women were solely assigned to all duties relating to child care, fathers of today now realise that they have a lot to offer a child in terms of time, support, encouragement etc.

On the whole I think that fatherhood should be stressed as much as motherhood. It takes two people to produce a baby and men have a right to feature in a child’s life. Fathers have many positive contributions to make towards a family and shouldn’t rely on laws or changes in society’s outlook to perform their role. Having a baby and bringing it up are two different functions. Nature makes it possible for only a woman to bear a child but the task of upbringing should rest on both parents.

Cambridge, Ielts 2 past papers.

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