Directions: In this question, you will be asked to give your opinion about a
familiar topic. After you hear the question, you will have 15 seconds to
prepare your response and 45 seconds to speak.
Some people treat their parents as friends rather than as parents. Others
prefer to stay set in the traditional roles of parents and children. Which
do you prefer and why? Use details and examples in your decision.
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I think there are certain times in your life when you need
parents to just be parents; but overall, I prefer to have my
parents be friends. Of course, when you are growing up and
learning about everything, it is best to have parents in
their traditional role there to teach you right and wrong
and about life. The role of the parent is to protect and
teach their children. But, at a certain age, the child
doesn’t need to be taught so much by their parents. I think,
after the child has matured enough, it is nice to have your
parents become your friends. They can be your best friends
because they have known you longer than anyone and they
often know you better than anyone. They have given you so
much through your life; it is nice to be able to give them
your friendship in return to pay them back far all they’ve
done.