Should Parents Be Held Responsible for School Shootings?
Prosecuting parents for the actions of their children is becoming more common in the push for accountability after mass shootings. Do you support the tactic?
How Should We Teach About Historical Figures Who Might Have Done Terrible Things?
Civil rights and labor leader Cesar Chavez was a hero to many. How does a Times investigation, which revealed evidence that he sexually abused many women and girls, change his legacy?
Should 16-Year-Olds Be Allowed to Vote?
Britain is lowering its voting age to 16. Is it time for the United States to do the same?
Should Parents Give Children More Responsibility at Younger Ages?
At what age do you think children should be allowed to play outdoors without supervision? Take a walk or bike ride alone? Go to a local store? Take public transportation? Stay home alone?How old were you when you first did those things? What memories do you have about them?In the Opinion essay “On Japan’s Adorable…
Should Classic Children’s Books Be Updated for Today’s Young Readers?
New editions of “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” and other Roald Dahl books have been altered to eliminate words deemed inappropriate. Is that OK?
Should All Middle Schools Teach Algebra?
Less than a quarter of all students in the United States take algebra before ninth grade. Should more have the opportunity?
Should All Schools Teach Cursive?
Find all our Student Opinion questions here. Do you know how to write in cursive? If yes, where did you learn this skill? How often do you use it?Is cursive a valuable skill in 2019? Or is it a relic of the past?In “A Defense of Cursive, From a 10-Year-Old National Champion,” Tracey Tully writes:A…
Lesson of the Day: ‘Should Robots Have a Face?’
Find all our Lessons of the Day here.Lesson OverviewFeatured Article: “Should Robots Have a Face?” by Michael CorkeryAs automation comes to retail industries, companies are giving machines more humanlike features in order to make them liked, not feared.In this lesson, you will learn about the growing presence of robots in the workplace and their impact…
Should We Be More Optimistic About Efforts to Combat Climate Change?
How often do you think about climate change and its impact on the planet? Does the crisis fill you with existential dread? Or do you have faith that humanity will be able to adapt?In “‘OK Doomer’ and the Climate Advocates Who Say It’s Not Too Late,” Cara Buckley writes about a swell of young people…
Should Single-Use Vapes Be Banned Everywhere?
In an effort to protect young people’s health, England plans to ban disposable vapes next year. Do you think this measure will curb vaping among teens?
