Question

My Choice: Should teens be allowed to play dangerous sports?

Argument Organizer.
The text boxes on the left read:
Claim : Teens should be allowed to play dangerous sports
Reason 1 : Dangerous sports can teach important life skills like teamwork, perseverance, and overcoming fear.
Evidence/Support : According to study published in the Journal of Adolescent Health, teens who participated in risky spots had higher levels of self-esteem and perceived competence.
Reason 2 : It is a personal choice that should be respected as long as safety measures are in place.
Evidence/Support : The American Academy of Pediatrics recognizes the benefits of participating in sports, including those considered “risky or dangerous, and encourages saftey measures to be taken.
Source One : Journal of Adolescent Health, "Risk and Protective Factors Associated with Adolescent Boys' Participation in Risky Behaviors," https://www.jahonline.org/article/S1054-139X(10)00657-5/fulltext
The text boxes on the right read:
Counterclaim : Dangerous sports can lead to serious injuries or even death, and teens are not always mature enough to fully understand the risks involved.
Rebuttal : While there is a risk of injury in any physical activity, the benefits of participating in sports outweigh the risks. Additionally, many dangerous sports have safety measures in place to reduce the risk of injury.
Evidence/Support : A study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine found that injuries in extreme sports were not significantly higher than in traditional sports like basketball and football.
Source Two : British Journal of Sports Medicine, "Injury Patterns in Selected Extreme Sports: Snowboarding, Skateboarding and Mountain Biking," https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/34/5/390.full
Using the ideas you previously wrote in your Argument Organizer on the topic you chose, you will write the introduction paragraph of your argument.

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You have previously chosen a side to an issue, stated a claim, and you have written ideas about your claim in your Argument Organizer. Now you will use your ideas from the organizer (and tips from this lesson) to write the introduction to your argument. Write three or more complete sentences. Remember to include:
Overview: provide general information about your topic
Explanation: describe why your issues is controversial
Claim: present your stand on your issue that excludes all personal feelings and the pronoun “I”
Write in a formal style using the third person point of view.
Use correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
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Submit your work in 06.06 A Strong Introduction.

Answer 1

It's a matter of brain development. Scientists have found that the part of the brain that guides impulse control and weighs risks isn't fully mature in teens. Participating in extreme sports helps kids Learn when to take risks.

add this to your facts/evidence.

Answer 2

Sports have long been a popular activity for teenagers, providing a source of physical activity, social interaction, and personal development. However, some sports are considered dangerous and raise concerns about the safety of teenage participants. The issue of whether teens should be allowed to play dangerous sports is a controversial one, with arguments on both sides. This argument takes the stance that teenagers should be allowed to play dangerous sports, as long as safety measures are in place, to enable them to learn important life skills and to make personal choices.

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