IELTS family & children
essay questions.

“A letter apologising to a friend for missing their wedding”

“A letter asking your landlord for permission to keep a pet”

“Some say families should look after elderly relatives, while others believe this is the state's responsibility. Discuss both views.”

“Some argue that fathers should share childcare equally with mothers. To what extent do you agree?”

“Some believe teenagers should have part-time jobs to learn responsibility. Others think they should focus solely on school. Discuss both views.”

“In many countries, more couples are choosing to have only one child. What are the causes, and is this a positive or negative trend?”

“In some countries, an increasing number of mothers return to work soon after having a child. Is this a positive or negative trend?”

“In some cultures, grandparents play a major role in raising their grandchildren. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this arrangement?”

“Some say parents should be legally responsible for their children's behaviour. To what extent do you agree or disagree?”

“In some cultures, children are often told that they can achieve anything if they try hard enough. What are the advantages and disadvantages of giving children this message?”

“The line graph shows the fertility rate in five countries from 1970 to 2020.”

“The pie chart shows the average UK household's weekly spending by category in 2020.”

“The bar chart shows the share of the population aged 65 and over in six countries in 2010 and 2020.”