Bài mẫu IELTS Speaking part 2: Describe a time when you saw a child behave badly in public

One moment that comes to mind is an incident I witnessed at a local supermarket last summer that really

. To tell you a bit about where it was, it happened in the busy aisle of a grocery store near my house, right in the middle of a crowded Saturday afternoon. The child, probably around five or six, was —, tossing snacks off the shelves, and kicking the shopping cart like it was a soccer ball. Others around reacted in different ways: some shoppers shot annoyed glances and hurried past, while an older lady nearby tried to give the , though you could tell the air was .

Now, let me explain how I felt about it. Honestly, it was like watching a storm unfold—part of me felt bad for the mom, who looked like she was

, trying to calm the kid down while juggling her groceries. At the same time, I couldn’t help but feel a bit irritated, you know, because the noise was deafening, and it was hard to focus on my own shopping. But reflecting on it, I realized kids can be a handful, and I’ve seen my own cousins when they’re tired or overwhelmed. It made me think twice about judging too quickly—parenting in public is . I felt a mix of sympathy and frustration, but mostly, it was a reminder that we’ve all got our moments when life us, kid or not. It was like a little wake-up call to be more patient with others.

That’s all I have to say. Thank you.