Transition signals, also called cohesive devices or linking words, are words or phrases which show the relationship between ideas.  

Aims-Introducing languge to help achieve cohesion and coherence in essay writing

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Several centuries ago, it was unbelievable that having only one child could have any advantages. The higher number of children, the bigger opportunities your family had to survive. 0 However, nowadays families with just one child are most common. And as a parent, you will ask yourself what are the advantages and disadvantages of being or having an only child.

1   for parents who have just one child is that they need to spend less money and time and can survive with just a small two-bedroom house. 2  , an only child doesn’t have to share anything, and they get all their parents’ attention and affection. 3   of only children is that having just one child prevents traditional problems related to the partition of the parents’ last will.

4  , there are also well-known disadvantages. 5  , only children tend to become more selfish and have a more difficult personality. 6  , if you have a brother or sister, you will always have someone to play with or talk to if you need help or advice. And 7   you are the centre of the universe as a child, when your parents grow old, you will be the only one to look after them.

8  , either having or being an only child has numerous advantages and disadvantages, and if you are thinking of becoming a parent, you will have to think carefully what you believe is the best for you as a parent, but also for your child.

1 An important advantage  for parents who have just one child is that they need to spend less money and time and can survive with just a small two-bedroom house. 2 Furthermore , an only child doesn’t have to share anything, and they get all their parents’ attention and affection. 3 Another point in favour  of only children is that having just one child prevents traditional problems related to the partition of the parents’ last will.

4 On the other hand , there are also well-known disadvantages. 5 For example , only children tend to become more selfish and have a more difficult personality. 6 In addition , if you have a brother or sister, you will always have someone to play with or talk to if you need help or advice. And 7 although  you are the centre of the universe as a child, when your parents grow old, you will be the only one to look after them.

8 To sum up , either having or being an only child has numerous advantages and disadvantages, and if you are thinking of becoming a parent, you will have to think carefully what you believe is the best for you as a parent, but also for your child.