1.Why is it important for teenagers to set goals?

It is very important for teenagers to set goals to that they are successful in life. Goals help a person set themselves reasonable challenges and encourage people to progess in life. In the modem world there are many distractions which can prevent teenagers from reaching their full potential. Therefore, setting goals is a good way for teenagers to stay determined and develop as individuals. In my opinion, it was far more common for teenagers in the older generations to set goals and achieve them. Nowadays, many people are lazy and despondent, thus they lack the determination to set goals and challenge themselves.

2. What will encourage children to learn more?

There are many different forms of encouragement which can motivate a child to learn more. The best form of encouragement is for the family to create a healthy learning environment at home, one that encourages intellectual pursuit. However, some children require a bit more encouragement than others. For these children it can be positive to use incentives such as playing games or rewarding a child with their favourite food when they work well. I think it is becoming more common for people in the younger generations to find ways of making learning fun for children.

3. Do parents and teachers punish children physically nowadays?

It is becoming much rarer for parents a children to punish children physically nowadays. For older generations this was a normal way of disciplining children. However, recent studies have demonstrated that physical punishment is not an effective means of discipline and often it can do more harm than it does good. In the modem world most schools avoid physical punishment and it is becoming less common for parents as well. It is better to try and communicate with children and explain why their actions were bad. This leads to better developed children than ones who are physically punished.

4. Who do you think has the greater influence on the goal-setting of children? Teachers or parents?

The best form of encouragement for children to set goals comes from their parents. If a child is raised in a loving and nurturing environment which praises development and intellectual pursuit then that child with naturally want to learn more. It is the responsibility of the parents to create children who want to challenge themselves and set goals. However, many people now believe that teachers can have a greater influence on children. Teachers hold a natural position of authority and guidance which gives them an advantage on influencing children to be good goal-setters. However, I still believe that parents have the greatest influence.