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This essay topic was seen in a recent IELTS test in Canada. Some people believe that friends have a bigger impact on young people, while others think parents and teachers influence them more. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Sample Band 8 Essay Young people are constantly influenced by their parents, teachers and friends, and it is not easy to estimate whose impact is greater. In my view, although on the surface it seems that young people’s friends have a more immediate effect on their choices and behaviour, in reality parents and teachers are shaping their personality in a more meaningful way. On one hand, friends play an important role in shaping the character of young people. During our teenage years, friends become an increasingly significant part of our lives, as they offer emotional support and companionship that is… Read More »IELTS essay, topic: Friends have a bigger impact on young people than parents and teachers (discuss + opinion)