Prompt: In 2015, Taiwan passed laws that required parents to monitor the time their children spend on social media. Your local government is considering similar laws that would require teens to share their social media passwords with their parents. The city newspaper is having citizens write articles stating their position on the role of parents in social media. They have asked you to write an article from the perspective of a student. Should parents control how their teens use social media? Write an argument that states your claim and supports it with evidence. Remember to acknowledge and address any counterclaims.

In the textbox below, number your answers to these three questions.

What is the prompt asking you to do?

What are the two sides of the argument?

True or False: Parent’s should not have access to their student’s social media accounts because it is an invasion of privacy? Explain why you voted the way that you did.