Crimes in many countries have gone beyond the alarming rate and it is a common practice to put convicted people behind bars. A segment of society opines that not all crimes are equal and repercussion of harsh sentence for all offences is uncivilised. They outline the need for unpaid community servic...

Historical buildings are valuable treasures for a country and should be preserved even if the government needs to spend hefty amounts for it. I completely agree with this viewpoint and my position is outlined in this essay. First of all, old and traditional buildings are of great architectural impo...

Buildings are being constructed to cater to housing needs, offices, shopping complex, etc. Every now and then a new building is being constructed using better technology and compliments modern cities. In this essay, I will discuss whether old buildings should be protected even if it is costly for th...

The first impression, without a doubt, has a great importance, but it does not always reveal the true characteristics of a person and I personally believe that first impressions are not always accurate. This essay discusses why the first impression may often be deceptive and less important in judgin...

Often first impressions form the basis for judging a person’s personality and background. There are two lines of thoughts when considering the significance of first impressions. I am inclined to agree that first impression is important to some extent; however, my support is in the favour of knowing ...

It is irrefutable that a country's growth depends on how educated its inhabitants are and how healthy they are. The burgeoning population of the nation makes it quite harder for the ruling authority to bear the expenses of their needs. I believe that an effective solution would be to divide the expe...

How much responsibility a child should take and whether modern children are less interested in performing their duties and obligations is debatable. While offspring in some countries still take many responsibilities, a great number of them, in other countries, are busy with their education and perso...

Commemoration of important national events is a part of a nation's pride and a way to show respects to its tradition and history. Such events are instrumental in motivating the new generation to be patriots and bestow tribute to people whose contributions are unforgettable. Thus the amount spent on ...

Online education is a comparatively new trend and thousands of educational institutes have already embraced this method to offer their courses. While some negative aspects of this development could not be ignored, the advantages of it far outweigh the demerits. To begin with, many universities in d...

Selecting a place to live in and whether to rent it or own it is a big decision to make. Many people prefer to own a house rather than living in a rented apartment while there are others who choose to do exactly the opposite. I believe that owning a house has far more advantages than renting an apar...

According to the traditional belief, men are the bread winners while females are caregivers and responsible for taking care of the family. This belief, along with some old-fashioned views that boys are good at mathematics while females are not, is the predominate reason for many parents to encourage...

Parenting is perhaps the greatest responsibility of our life and mistakes and wrong decisions can ruin a family as well as the future of a child. Since many young people become parents and the number of nuclear families is on the rise, many experts emphasize the importance of parenting courses for b...

Raising a child is considered a beautiful experience by parents and newly become parents often find it difficult. Though some parents feel that training classes on parenting will help them nurture their child properly, I believe otherwise. This essay will argue why it is unnecessary to undergo paren...

Perhaps the greatest threat to the world is not the atomic bombs, the regional conflicts, terrorism, an outbreak of population or political instability but the climate change and environmental degradation. If we do not address this greatest danger properly, we will be responsible for our own extinct...

School curriculums may vary from school to school but their primary objective is same everywhere - to educate and enlighten students. However, some people claim that school should focus more on job-oriented subjects rather than teaching traditional ones like arts and history. I personally disagree w...

The proper curriculum for schools has become a matter of great concern as it directly influences the quality of education. Some people opine that academies should focus on job-oriented subjects that prepare pupils for a good career whereas others think that learners should be cognizant of their anci...

E-commerce has dramatically changed the way people do business and purchase products and services. With billions of Internet users, online shopping is no longer a theory, rather it has changed people’s lifestyle and buying habits to a great extent. With the exception of few disadvantages, online sho...

An increasing number of young students drop out from schools, sometimes to earn to support the family and sometimes due to reasons not rational, and this has a severe consequence in a long run. Not always those students are to blame and this is not the context of this discussion. Rather the state sh...

With the ever increasing competition and demands in life, a child’s family, school and society as a whole expects too much from a child. While it is important to excel in study, sports, social activities and in other aspects of life, those children should be shielded from the mounting pressure by ma...

Forming a sense of discipline among children is an important responsibility for parents as it determines a child’s future as well as the overall social condition. However, with the increasing pressure in jobs and need for money to support the family, many parents are unable to share quality time wit...