Writing Skills：Cause and Effect Essays

写作练习：运用因果关系功能段落

1. 目前不少父母为孩子包办一切

2. 该现象产生原因

3. 为了让孩子独立, 父母应该……

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(主题句)In contemporary society, it has become a trend for many parents to do everything for their kids: food, clothes, tuition, and even marriage. (事实描述) Meanwhile, an increasing number of children find it difficult or troublesome to live on their own without parents. (举例描述)

(主题句)The causes of this phenomenon are undoubtedly diverse. (原因1：家庭)To begin with, the change of family structure is the root cause. (原因1体现)A typical example of this is that in most families, there is only one child who is loved by not only parents, but also grandparents. (原因2)In addition, the incorrect sense of parents’ love constitutes another major cause. (原因2体现)To be specific, as parents, they are convinced that loving means giving children all they want.

(主题句)There are various ways in which parents can help their teenagers to be independent. (建议1) First, it is suggested that parents should develop an appropriate attitude toward loving children. (建议2)Then, they should encourage their kids to deal with their own problems independently in life and study.