Question

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if you are writing a persuasive essay in favor of 11:00 p.m. curfews for everyone under 17, which is a counterargument you might anticipate?
a. parents, not the police, should be responsible for their children.
b. curfews reduce the temptation for young people to break the law.
c. curfews protect young people from being victims of violence.

Explanation:

A counterargument opposes the original persuasive claim (supporting 11:00 p.m. curfews for under 17s). Options B and C are arguments in favor of curfews, while Option A argues against state-enforced curfews by asserting parental responsibility instead.

Answer:

A. Parents, not the police, should be responsible for their children.