Counter Arguments Practice

Homework should be banned because it takes away free time.

• However, homework helps students practice skills learned in class.

• On the other hand, homework is not important for learning new material.

• Conversely, teachers assign homework to keep students busy.

• Nevertheless, free time is more beneficial than schoolwork.

Argument: Schools should start later because students need more sleep.

• However, starting later would shorten the school day and reduce learning time.

• On the contrary, students will still sleep late and not get extra rest.

• Yet, teachers would have to work later hours, which is unfair.

• Alternatively, parents prefer schools to start later for convenience.

Fast food should be banned because it is unhealthy.

• However, people should have the freedom to choose their own diet.

• On the other hand, restaurants do not sell food that is unhealthy.

• Conversely, healthy food is not always the best option for everyone.

• Nevertheless, the government should control what people eat.

Video games cause violent behavior in teenagers.

• However, studies show no clear link between video games and real-life violence.

• On the other hand, teenagers who play games never get into trouble.

• Conversely, violent games are banned in most schools.

• Nevertheless, playing video games should only be allowed in moderation.

Cell phones should not be allowed in school.

• However, phones can be useful for research and emergency situations.

• On the other hand, students will always find a way to use their phones in class.

• Conversely, teachers rely on phones for communicating with students.

• Nevertheless, banning phones will make students use them less.

Argument: Students should wear uniforms to school.

• However, uniforms take away students' ability to express themselves.

• On the other hand, students look better when they all wear the same clothing.

• Conversely, schools that require uniforms have better discipline.

• Nevertheless, uniforms reduce the cost of school clothing.

Argument: Social media is harmful to teenagers.

• However, social media helps teenagers stay connected with friends and family.

• On the other hand, social media is only harmful to young children.

• Conversely, most teenagers do not use social media in a harmful way.

• Nevertheless, schools should not allow students to use social media.

Junk food should be removed from school cafeterias.

• However, students should be allowed to make their own food choices.

• On the other hand, junk food is a necessary part of a school meal.

• Conversely, schools do not serve enough junk food to be a problem.

• Nevertheless, parents prefer their children to eat junk food at school.

Argument: Summer break should be shorter to prevent learning loss.

• However, students need a long break to relax and enjoy other activities.

• On the other hand, a shorter break would cause students to forget even more.

• Conversely, most students study during the summer anyway.

• Nevertheless, teachers need long breaks more than students do.

Argument: Schools should offer more arts and music programs.

• However, schools need to focus on core subjects like math and science.

• On the other hand, students are not interested in arts and music.

• Conversely, music and art are less important than sports programs.

• Nevertheless, most students already know how to play an instrument.