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Band 6+: Is this important for teenagers to set goals? Who do you think has the greater influence on goal-setting of children? Teachers or parents? What will motivate children to learn more?

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Teenage years are formative years in terms of realizing one's interests and choosing a field to pursue higher education. It's important to read, focus, and set goals first. Parents have a great influence, so they motivate children to set goals themselves. On the other hand, teachers provide formal education in school by subjects. I think both have an important role to play. Parents and teachers understand the strengths and weaknesses of the teens and help them realize their potential and set goals.

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Teenage years are formative years in terms of realizing one’s interesting um and choosing a field to pursue higher education. It’s important to read, focus, andse set goals first. Parents give VAR great influence, so they motivate to set goals and vials um themselves. On the other hand, teachers give formal education in school by subjects. I think both have an important role to play. Parents and teacher understand the strength and weaknesses of the team and give them to realize their potential and help them to set goals.

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goals: 3

years: 2

education: 2

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parents: 2

teachers: 2

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