Ielts Sample Essays And Letters Page 8
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888 / IELTS ESSAYS AND LETTERS
Do children learn more quickly than adults?
Small children seem to learn very quickly, while adults sometimes appear to
lose the ability to pick up new subjects such as languages, music, games, or
computer programs.
It is undoubtedly true that children seem to learn more quickly than adults.
In just a few years, they can learn how to play a musical instrument, speak
one or even two new languages, and deal with many subjects at school.
They even have time for sports and hobbies, and become experts in their
favorite pastimes. However, how much of this is social pressure and how
much is genetics? I am convinced that while children's brains have a natural
ability to absorb new information as part of their developmental growth,
much of their achievement is because of social pressure. Schools force them
to take many subjects. Parents force them to practice new sports or to learn
music. Even their playmates force them to become better at computer games
or to read Harry Potter novels faster. In summary, children may enjoy
learning, but their environment also is a big motivating factor.
Adults, on the other hand, are supposed to be poor learners. However, I
disagree with people who say that adults cannot learn quickly. Adults have
many skills that compensate for the decline in the ability of the b brain to
grasp and remember new material. They can organize their learning by
setting times for reading and practice. They can build on skills and
experiences they know already. Adults usually can not learn to do ballet or
to play the violin, but even despite these physical challenges, their
motivation can often be higher than a child's. Unfortunately, society does
not encourage many adults to learn. People are busy with families and work,
and some adults may feel that further learning is pointless, since they have
already achieved goals at work or in their personal life.
In conclusion, I feel that we cannot generalize about children or adults being
better learners. It depends on the situation and the motivation of the person,
and the level of enthusiasm he or she has for learning.
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