Question

alana is writing an argument with a claim that schools should have later start times because youth need more sleep than adults do. which count best help balance the claim in her argument? while a later start time has immeasurable benefits, it is uncertain whether students will actually use the margin of time for rest. changing school start times most likely will create great inconvenience for both parents and teachers. later start times may mean that students and teachers do not get home until after dark. if students think they need later start times, it is because they lack the self - discipline to meet the expectations of the adult world. claim: typical start times for school do not match adolescents biological clock, so school times should be changed to accommodate teens need for rest. counterclaim:

Explanation:

The claim is about schools having later start - times for students' sleep needs. A counter - claim should present a valid opposing view. Changing school start times likely creating inconvenience for parents and teachers presents a practical opposing factor to the claim. The other statements either undermine the claim too strongly or are not well - balanced counter - claims.

Answer:

Changing school start times most likely will create great inconvenience for both parents and teachers.