Should Students Let ChatGPT Help Them Write Their College Essays?
Teachers: We also have a lesson plan that accompanies this Student Opinion forum.Are you working on a college application essay? Have you sought help from an adult? How about from an A.I. chatbot like ChatGPT or Bard? Were either useful? If so, how?The New York Times recently published two articles about the questions these new…
Should There Be Requirements for Teens Who Want to Ride E-Bikes?
The Consumer Product Safety Commission defines an e-bike as a two- or three-wheel vehicle that has pedals and an electric motor. Have you ever seen one? Ridden one? If so, what was it like? Where did you ride it? Did you feel safe on it?With e-bikes soaring in popularity, regulators have been unable to keep…
Should Teachers Provide Trigger Warnings for ‘Traumatic Content’?
Last month, a Cornell University sophomore, Claire Ting, was studying with friends when one of them became visibly upset and was unable to continue her work.For a Korean American literature class, the woman was reading “The Surrendered,” a novel by Chang-rae Lee about a Korean girl orphaned by the Korean War that includes a graphic…
What Should Free Speech Look Like on Campus?
An incident at Stanford Law School drew national attention to the debate over free speech at colleges and universities. When, if ever, should free speech be limited?
Should You Have a Right to Be Rude?
An individual’s right to be rude at public meetings was upheld by the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court. When, if ever, is it OK to be impolite?
Should the United States Ban TikTok?
Officials say the app is a national security risk. Do you think their concerns are warranted?
Should Old TV Shows Be Brought Back?
Which series would you like to see return with their original casts to continue the story? Which do you think should stay gone?
Should More Sports Be Coed?
In korfball, men and women play together with equal respect and responsibility. Could games like this have benefits for players on and off the court?
What Should Be Done With Art That Offends? Students Debate.
Teenagers discuss how a school should handle murals depicting slavery that some students and administrators say are racist.
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?
