Pre-TOEFL writing, some of the qualities of a good parent

Writing Topic

What are some of the qualities of a good parent? Use specific details and examples to explain your answer.

☆Hints for Points

A good parent …

1.    does not neglect his or her children, and provides necessary care and protection for them.

Many children suffer or die because of neglect.

2.    guide the child to be independent and help it (to) join in the society when it is appropriate.

Weaning oneself from one’s child at the right time is important.

3.    considers his or her children as other individuals not his or her belongings.

Forcing children to do what they want them to do is harmful.

4.    can share thoughts and feelings with the child.

Sharing information helps the child stay away from problems.

5.    controls his or her emotions so that the child will not get confused and he or she can feel secure.

Mothers of good students are relaxed and never fail to keep smiling every day.

6.    shows good examples for the child to follow.

Learning is imitating.

☆Sample Essay Structure

【Introduction = Outline】A good parent is a good human being.

【Point 1】Providing necessary care and protection is the first condition to be a good parent.

【Point 2】A good parent should have few problems.

【Point 3 / Follow-up】Providing a happy childhood would be the goal.

【Conclusion = Wrap-up】 A good parent plays a role of a good mentor for the child.

♦Your Sample Essay Structure

【Introduction = Outline】

【Point 1】

【Point 2】

【Point 3 / Follow-up】

【Conclusion = Wrap-up】

☆Sample Paragraph Development of Point 1 in Sample Essay Structure

【Main Idea】A good parent should have few problems.

【Explanation】If a parent has a problem, the child will get it. 

【Example】Children of smokers will start smoking at an early age. Abused children will suffer from the trauma and often become abusive.

【Follow up】No one is perfect, but anyone can try to follow the basic rules in society, give up bad habits, and fight down the impulse.

【Conclusion】A good parent transforms himself or herself for the sake of the child.