Many researchers argue that teens today have weaker social skills than teens of the past because they are no longer used to communicating face to face. While it may be true that teens have more social interactions per day through electronic devices, some of their conversations are actually more open and meaningful because of technology. With the barrier of technology, people do not fear the immediate reaction they would face if the person were in front of them. In many ways, the ability to communicate from a distance makes people more open and honest than if they were having more face-to-face interactions. Which opposing argument does the writer recognize? Which fact does the writer use to weaken the opposing argument?

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Quinton West

Biology

24 January, 02:52

Many researchers argue that teens today have weaker social skills than teens of the past because they are no longer used to communicating face to face. While it may be true that teens have more social interactions per day through electronic devices, some of their conversations are actually more open and meaningful because of technology. With the barrier of technology, people do not fear the immediate reaction they would face if the person were in front of them. In many ways, the ability to communicate from a distance makes people more open and honest than if they were having more face-to-face interactions. Which opposing argument does the writer recognize? Which fact does the writer use to weaken the opposing argument?

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Lexi Stuart · Answer 1

Teens have more social interactions per day through electronic devices

Explanation:

While it may be true that teens have more social interactions per day through electronic devices,

Gordon Cervantes · Answer 2

Teens have weaker social skills.

Teens are more open with each other.

Explanation:

I just answered it.