Which three of these points would be the best to use in my body paragraphs for my essay on Being an only child has more advantages than being one of several children in a family
An only child has all the attention of his/her parents
He/she is provided with better things
Since he/she is the future of the family, he/she is given the best of education
An only child does not have to start earning early, this way he/she can go for higher studies
An only child doesn’t have to wear outgrown clothing from older siblings
He/she doesn’t have to share toys, books, computers, etc., with others
He/she usually has his/her own room
thanks for any suggestions
I don't think you can prove 2, 3, 4, and 6 are absolutely true.
5 could be true or not -- maybe some hand-me-downs are from cousins.
What do you think?
The second statement would be hard to support because you'd need to clearly define what you mean by "better."
I doubt if there's any correlation between the number of children and higher education.
The only boy (or girl) in a family doesn't usually wear hand-me-downs.
"An only child has all the attention of his/her parents."
ALL the attention? I assume most parents are still busy with other things. At the same time, how is that an advantage?
"He/she is provided with better things"
How so?
"Since he/she is the future of the family, he/she is given the best of education"
In multi-child familiies, are the children considered the end of the family and not the future? Do you think parents of 3 children ignore the other children because they're bound to, just by simple odds, become successful?
"An only child does not have to start earning early, this way he/she can go for higher studies"
?? This one makes no sense.
"An only child doesn’t have to wear outgrown clothing from older siblings"
This might be the only point you have.
"He/she doesn’t have to share toys, books, computers, etc., with others"
That sounds more like a disadvantage to me. They don't learn that important social skill as easily and naturally.
"He/she usually has his/her own room"
Do you have research to support the idea that children from families with more children *USUALLY* do not have their own room?
The problem with the essay is that there is no real guide to what you mean by "more advantages." The fact is that each situation, whether it's a single or multi child household, has advantages and disadvantages. To quantify them, or even qualify them, is going to be difficult. A better position would be to write about what YOU enjoy about your situation or what YOU wish were different.
well, you've pretty much told me that all of them are useless..what should i write about then?
What assignment are you trying to fulfill?
Apparently your thesis statement is not logically defensible.
I'm guessing the assignment has to be based on your opinion:
-'Write a minimum (500)-word essay on one of the following topics:
a. How a person dresses reflects more than his or her taste in clothes
b. Learning to be responsible when still a child is the best training for becoming a responsible adult
c. There was a turning point in my life when my whole attitude changed
d. Education should be a lifelong activity
e. Being an only child has more advantages than being one of several children in a family; or being one of several children in a family is better than being an only child.'
So..?
It takes more than opinion to write an essay. You need to search your experiences and formulate a logical thesis statement and then support it with facts, logical arguments, and personal experiences. You will probably also need to consult other sources to garner your necessary arguments.
I suggest you choose topics b, c, or d. Think about these topics and do a little research on them.
To select the best points for your body paragraphs, you should consider the ones that offer strong and relevant supporting evidence for your argument that being an only child has more advantages than being one of several children in a family. Based on that, I would suggest using the following three points:
1. An only child has all the attention of his/her parents: This point supports the idea that being an only child allows for undivided attention from parents. You can highlight the benefits of this, such as receiving more emotional support, guidance, and opportunities for personal growth.
2. He/she is provided with better things and given the best education: This point emphasizes the potential advantages of being an only child in terms of material resources and education. You can explain how having fewer siblings can lead to parents being able to allocate more resources and invest more time and effort in the education and material well-being of the only child.
3. An only child doesn't have to share toys, books, computers, etc., with others: This point addresses the benefits of not having to share belongings. You can discuss how having exclusive access to resources helps foster a sense of ownership, independence, and individual development.
By using these three points in your body paragraphs, you can effectively support your argument that being an only child has more advantages. Remember to back up your claims with specific examples, personal experiences, and statistical data.