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Perfect GCSE Speech Example 40/40
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The Sexual Education Problem
Many parents today are making a massive mistake when it comes to sexual education. Despite rising teenage pregnancy rates, 40% of parents in a recent poll still believe that abstinence-only education is the answer.
Here's the reality check: teenagers are going to explore their sexuality whether parents like it or not. When you deny them proper sex education about contraception and the realities of sexual activity, you're setting them up for potential teenage pregnancy, which most aren't ready to handle.
Comprehensive sexual education isn't about encouraging teens to have sex - it's about preparing them with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions. Countries with better sex education consistently have lower teen pregnancy rates.
Quick Fact: Abstinence-only programmes have been shown to be less effective at preventing teenage pregnancies than comprehensive sex education.
The Internet Dilemma
Your parents didn't grow up with the internet, but you have - and that's actually brilliant for your development. The digital world exposes you to different cultures, communities, and yes, some dangers, but all from the relative safety of your home.
Yet 55% of parents want to impose strict internet filters that would block this learning opportunity. This kind of overprotective parenting prevents you from developing crucial digital literacy skills and learning to navigate online dangers independently.
When parents shelter children from the internet entirely, they're denying them the chance to build self-sufficiency. You need to learn how to research, fact-check, and protect yourself online - skills that are essential for modern life.
Think about it: if you can't handle internet freedom now, how will you cope when you move out and suddenly have unlimited access without any preparation?
Reality Check: Learning to navigate the internet safely is like learning to drive - you need practice with guidance, not complete avoidance.
Faith Schools and Echo Chambers
One of the most damaging forms of overprotection happens in faith schools, where children are surrounded only by people who share identical worldviews. This creates what experts call an "intellectual bubble."
When you're never exposed to opposing ideas or different perspectives, you can't properly develop your own opinions. Instead, you end up with borrowed beliefs that you can't actually defend or explain when challenged.
Exposure to alternate views is crucial for intellectual development. Students from overly sheltered backgrounds often struggle massively when they reach university or enter the workplace, where diverse opinions and critical thinking are expected.
The result? These students face embarrassment and struggle to adapt to environments where their ideas are questioned. They haven't learned the valuable skill of intellectual debate or how to modify their opinions when presented with new evidence.
University Reality: Lecturers expect you to challenge ideas, think critically, and defend your viewpoints - skills you can't develop in an echo chamber.
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The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.
Stefan S
iOS user
This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
Android user
Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
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Android user
This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.
David K
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Greenlight Bonnie
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very reliable app to help and grow your ideas of Maths, English and other related topics in your works. please use this app if your struggling in areas, this app is key for that. wish I'd of done a review before. and it's also free so don't worry about that.
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I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didn’t even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as I’m sure you too will see developments.
Xander S
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
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Perfect GCSE Speech Example 40/40
Marni
@marni
Ever wondered why some young people seem completely unprepared for university or the working world? A controversial new study argues that overprotective parenting is actually harming children's development by preventing them from learning about real-world challenges and forming their own... Show more
The Sexual Education Problem
Many parents today are making a massive mistake when it comes to sexual education. Despite rising teenage pregnancy rates, 40% of parents in a recent poll still believe that abstinence-only education is the answer.
Here's the reality check: teenagers are going to explore their sexuality whether parents like it or not. When you deny them proper sex education about contraception and the realities of sexual activity, you're setting them up for potential teenage pregnancy, which most aren't ready to handle.
Comprehensive sexual education isn't about encouraging teens to have sex - it's about preparing them with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions. Countries with better sex education consistently have lower teen pregnancy rates.
Quick Fact: Abstinence-only programmes have been shown to be less effective at preventing teenage pregnancies than comprehensive sex education.
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The Internet Dilemma
Your parents didn't grow up with the internet, but you have - and that's actually brilliant for your development. The digital world exposes you to different cultures, communities, and yes, some dangers, but all from the relative safety of your home.
Yet 55% of parents want to impose strict internet filters that would block this learning opportunity. This kind of overprotective parenting prevents you from developing crucial digital literacy skills and learning to navigate online dangers independently.
When parents shelter children from the internet entirely, they're denying them the chance to build self-sufficiency. You need to learn how to research, fact-check, and protect yourself online - skills that are essential for modern life.
Think about it: if you can't handle internet freedom now, how will you cope when you move out and suddenly have unlimited access without any preparation?
Reality Check: Learning to navigate the internet safely is like learning to drive - you need practice with guidance, not complete avoidance.
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Faith Schools and Echo Chambers
One of the most damaging forms of overprotection happens in faith schools, where children are surrounded only by people who share identical worldviews. This creates what experts call an "intellectual bubble."
When you're never exposed to opposing ideas or different perspectives, you can't properly develop your own opinions. Instead, you end up with borrowed beliefs that you can't actually defend or explain when challenged.
Exposure to alternate views is crucial for intellectual development. Students from overly sheltered backgrounds often struggle massively when they reach university or enter the workplace, where diverse opinions and critical thinking are expected.
The result? These students face embarrassment and struggle to adapt to environments where their ideas are questioned. They haven't learned the valuable skill of intellectual debate or how to modify their opinions when presented with new evidence.
University Reality: Lecturers expect you to challenge ideas, think critically, and defend your viewpoints - skills you can't develop in an echo chamber.
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The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.
Stefan S
iOS user
This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
Android user
Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
iOS user
Best app on earth! no words because it’s too good
Thomas R
iOS user
Just amazing. Let's me revise 10x better, this app is a quick 10/10. I highly recommend it to anyone. I can watch and search for notes. I can save them in the subject folder. I can revise it any time when I come back. If you haven't tried this app, you're really missing out.
Basil
Android user
This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
very reliable app to help and grow your ideas of Maths, English and other related topics in your works. please use this app if your struggling in areas, this app is key for that. wish I'd of done a review before. and it's also free so don't worry about that.
Rohan U
Android user
I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didn’t even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as I’m sure you too will see developments.
Xander S
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
iOS user
This apps acc the goat. I find revision so boring but this app makes it so easy to organize it all and then you can ask the freeeee ai to test yourself so good and you can easily upload your own stuff. highly recommend as someone taking mocks now
Paul T
iOS user
The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.
Stefan S
iOS user
This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
Android user
Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
iOS user
Best app on earth! no words because it’s too good
Thomas R
iOS user
Just amazing. Let's me revise 10x better, this app is a quick 10/10. I highly recommend it to anyone. I can watch and search for notes. I can save them in the subject folder. I can revise it any time when I come back. If you haven't tried this app, you're really missing out.
Basil
Android user
This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
very reliable app to help and grow your ideas of Maths, English and other related topics in your works. please use this app if your struggling in areas, this app is key for that. wish I'd of done a review before. and it's also free so don't worry about that.
Rohan U
Android user
I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didn’t even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as I’m sure you too will see developments.
Xander S
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
iOS user
This apps acc the goat. I find revision so boring but this app makes it so easy to organize it all and then you can ask the freeeee ai to test yourself so good and you can easily upload your own stuff. highly recommend as someone taking mocks now
Paul T
iOS user