Nowadays, education overseas has become more accessible and growing numbers   of people send their offspring to study in other countries. However, this trend   has its detractors.

　　I strongly believe that the pros far outweigh the cons, and will examine   both below.

　　Model Answer:

　　One of the greatest advantages is that the children learn to be   independent. Having to cook, clean, and pay bills instills this in them. Often   they have to work part-time to make ends meet, and this impresses upon them the   importance of work and money management.

　　Another important factor is that these children will be exposed to   different cultures and ways of thinking. They will become more open-minded and   tolerant and are likely to become more adaptable individuals.

　　One of the main motives for sending young people abroad to study is that it   enhances their employment prospects. In my experience of living in foreign   countries and speaking to various youths, it seems that a foreign education is   regarded as something desirable and helpful in getting a decent job. A degree   from Britain, for example, is seen as being of a higher standard than one from a   developing country. Furthermore, living in a foreign country may lead to fluency   in a second language, which is another selling point for prospective employers.   In addition, many companies are keen to recruit people with a global   outlook.

　　There are a few drawbacks however. For instance, without parental   supervision, the new found freedom children experience may lead to harmful   practices such as drug-taking and drinking. Reluctance or inability to   reintegrate into their mother country is another. To sum up, it can be seen that   the advantages of studying abroad for children are more numerous than the   disadvantages. Of course a lot depends on the age of the child, but I believe   that for most teenagers it would be a positive experience.