Band 8: How important is it for children to have lots of friends at school? (User-Submitted IELTS Speaking Answer)

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As we all know, our environment shapes our personality. That's why I firmly believe that it's quite important for children to have a lot of friends in school. In fact, having multiple friends allows children to develop social skills such as communication, teamwork, and conflict resolution by interacting with different personalities. Children will learn how to handle disagreements and express themselves in society. This is essential for building confidence in children and fostering a sense of belonging. Moreover, friendship provides emotional support.

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As we all know our environment shapes our personality that’s why I firmly believe that it’s quite important for children to have a lot of friends in school. In fact having multiple friends allow children to develop social skills such as communication, teamwork and conflict resolution by interacting with different personalities. Children will learn how to handle disagreements and express themselves in society. This is essential for building confidence in children and fostering a sense of belonging. Moreover friendship provides emotional support.

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