These days more fathers stay at home and take care of their children while mothers go out to work...

1. BODY 1: REASONS

1.1. Idea 1: Adapt to various changes in our societies

1.1.1. Supporting idea: Equal rights movements have made great progress

1.1.1.1. It has become normal for women to gain qualifications and pursue a career.

1.1.1.2. Socially acceptable for men to stay at home and look after their children.

1.2. Idea 2: The rising cost of living has meant that both marriage partners usually need to work and save money before starting a family

1.2.1. Supporting idea: Couples have children they may decide who works and who stays at home.

1.2.1.1. Depending on the personal preference of each partner

1.2.1.2. Based on which partner earns the most money.

2. BODY 2: OPINION (POSITIVE)

2.1. Idea 1: Men and women have equal opportunities

2.1.1. Supporting idea: Women are not put under pressure to sacrifice their careers.

2.1.2. Supporting idea: men should be free to leave their jobs in order to assume childcare responsibilities if this is what they wish to do.

2.2. Idea 2: Parental role each partner takes

2.2.1. Supporting idea: Couples should be left to make their own decisions about which parental role each partner takes, according to their particular circumstances and needs.

3. LINKING WORDS

3.1. While

3.2. In recent years,

3.3. At the same time,

3.4. Therefore,

3.5. In my view,

3.6. Equally,

3.7. In conclusion,

4. SYNONYMS

4.1. Take on – Assume

4.1.1. take on the role of househusband = assume the role of househusband

4.2. Adapt – Adjust

4.2.1. adapt to various changes = to various changes

4.3. Progress – Advancement

4.3.1. great progress = significant advancement

4.4. Acceptable – Permissible

4.4.1. socially acceptable = socially permissible

4.5. Sacrifice – Give up

4.5.1. sacrifice their careers = give up their careers