Of those elements that bear a considerable influence on children's personal development, one of the most influential is family background There is a perception that the children who grow up in an impoverished family are more capable of solving problems than those from an affluent family. In my opinion, it might not always be the case. | Topic 101 The children who grow up in a family short of money are more capable of dealing with problems in adult life than children who are brought up by wealthy parents. To what extent do you agree or disagree Of those elements that bear a considerable influence on children s personal development one of the most influential is family background. There is a perception that the children who grow up in an impoverished family are more capable of solving problems than those from an affluent family. In my opinion it might not always be the case. One s problem-solving abilities are mainly derived from the knowledge and experience obtained during his or her adolescence. Not surprisingly children from poor families are less likely to maximise their education. First of all their parents are unwilling to select a reputable school for them as tuition fees can take up a large proportion of family income. Another reason is that education in general requires devoted time and energy but many children have to work from an early age in order to supplement their parents income. Because of their poor educational background they do not have specialised knowledge in solving problems as required in a specific area of work. They are thus at a severe disadvantage in problem-solving in a working environment. Another problem that plagues the children from less advantaged backgrounds is their limited access to financial support and expert guidance. Children with highly-educated and rich parents are more likely to be better off economically not only because they have sufficient financial backup but also because they can easily seek the support from others for example the friends of their parents professionals in different occupations. It is true that compared with disadvantaged children children from medium or high class families have many more opportunities to attend social functions like balls banquets and so forth where they improve social skills learn professional etiquettes and .
