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Many cities are now turning parks and farmland into new housing developments.
Is this a positive or negative development?
Cities these days tend to prioritize offering more housing to people and these developments often come at the expense of farmlands and parks. While this trend brings some positives, it is an undesirable turn of events overall.
The creation of housing opportunities can help meet the growing needs of the public for housing. In recent years, rural-to-urban migration has increased, with many people choosing cities to live in. With this come housing shortages. When there are enough living quarters in the form of apartment blocks and multi-storey buildings not only can people purchase a house of their choice but it can also reduce the rental prices.
Additionally, urban developments often contribute to higher standards of living in an area. This is because the introduction of housing usually accompanies with the creation of a range of public amenities such as schools, hospitals, playgrounds, supermarkets, shopping malls, and entertainment facilities. By contrast, where such developments are not facilitated, people may not have access to most of these opportunities.
In my opinion, however, the disappearance of farmland and, especially, parks in favor of creating houses has two-fold implications. For one, it can have a detrimental effect on people’s mental well-being. The city life has long been associated with the increased levels of stress and anxiety due to the fast-paced nature of life. Having access to green areas usually serves as a counterbalance to this stress and if people are deprived of this opportunity, the life in urban areas may remain even more stressful.
Along with this, a range of other problems may arise from urbanization. As the influx of people to cities in search of better life increases , noise and air pollution, traffic congestions and overcrowding may become common. These changes can negatively affect the quality of life for city-dwellers.
In conclusion, the positive effects of expanding living spaces even at the cost of parks and farmlands, include meeting the public demand for housing, coupled with higher living standards. However, I still view this trend negatively because it heightens the stress linked to urban living and brings undesirable consequences for the residents.
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It is important to give children the chance to act independently and make their own decisions from early age.
To what extent do
you agree or disagree?
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Today, many people do not know their neighbors.
Why is this?
What can be done about this?
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These days, children face pressure from various sources. Parents also have a fair share of this pressure on their children. While this can be attributed to social comparisons and cultural norms and may bring about some positive outcomes for children, I view this trend negatively.
Parents tend to compare their children’s achievements to those of their peers or even relatives and siblings. For example, a parent may compare their child’s results to one of their relatives who got straight A’s in a particular semester, expecting them to do the same. This constant comparison leads to pressure to keep up or surpass others.
Cultural norms and traditions can also significantly influence parental attitudes behaviors, especially when it comes to expectations for their children’s education and career achievements. East Asian countries, for instance, are known for placing strong emphasis on academic excellence and career success and families with a child who fail to fulfil these expectations are sometimes shamed in the society. So, the fear of disappointing parents or not living up to cultural standards can create significant stress and pressure.
On the one hand, this pressure may be viewed as a positive influence because it encourages children to strive for excellence, whether it be in their academic or professional endeavors. Additionally, dealing with constant pressure and stress can equip children with valuable life skills, such as resilience, determination, and time management. Children who have these skills tend to achieve more compared to those who don’t.
In my opinion, however, parental pressure has more negative consequences for children. Firstly, it can strain parent-child relationships. When parents constantly compare their children to others, setting unrealistic expectations for them, this can lead to conflicts, resentment, and a lack of open communication. Apart from this, excessive pressure can stifle a child’s creativity and curiosity. They may become solely focused on meeting specific goals and may not have the opportunity to explore their interests and passions.
In conclusion, the pressure on children from their parents often comes from comparisons with others and cultural standards. Although this pressure can be encouraging to some extent, I believe this development is negative as it can fracture the relationship between parents and children, and may hinder a child’s creativity.
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People these days seem to avoid forming relationships with their neighbors. While this can be attributed to the hectic lifestyles of many people and poor community designs, organizing social events and reshaping the urban design can improve the situation.
Many people are too busy to meet their neighbors. Most of them spend the whole week working or studying, which leaves little to no time for making new friends or meeting up with other people. Even when they have free time, people often prioritize other responsibilities, such as enjoying the company of close friends and family, personal development, or simply engaging in hobbies. All these factors mean most people neither have desire nor time to socialize with their neighbors.
Additionally, the generic designs of many neighborhoods do little to improve the situation. In recent years, there has been a focus on functionality and efficiency of neighborhood plans. These ‘clever’ designs often involve creating housing and other amenities, such as supermarkets and parking spaces, for residents but urban engineers usually neglect the importance of communal spaces or gathering spots, where neighbors can naturally meet and socialize.
However, there are a number of steps which can be taken to tackle the problem. One is more social events should be organized in neighborhoods. These gatherings can bring people together through music, food, sport, and entertainment. Take my country – Uzbekistan. Residents in most neighborhoods actively celebrate national holidays such as ‘Navruz’, which marks the spring equinox, by organizing a party and cooking. This event helps to strengthen bonds among neighbors by uniting them.
Moreover, governments should take a radical approach to reforming urban designs. When people live in an environment that encourages socialization rather than isolation, they are more likely to engage in an interaction with other people. For instance, establishing more shared spaces like gardens, playgrounds, or even a plot for farming can improve the chances of neighbors meeting each other more frequently.
In conclusion, the main reasons behind the lack of neighbor interaction are the busy lifestyles of people and inadequate urban environments that do not naturally foster social connections. However, once people are encouraged to know each other through celebrations and appropriate community infrastructure, people are likely to become more willing to build connections with their neighbors.
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Nowadays, some parents put a lot of pressure on children to succeed.
What are the reasons for doing this?
Do you think it is a positive or negative development?