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Should Perfect Attendance Be Rewarded?

September 6, 2024

It is common for schools to give awards. Kids are rewarded for good grades. Some are rewarded for good deeds. But what about perfect attendance? Should students be rewarded for coming to school every day? Coming to school regularly is…

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Opinion

How to Debate

September 6, 2024

Debates help us learn to be persuasive. They improve our speaking and listening skills. And they help us understand different points of view. Here is how to prepare for one. 1. Choose your side. What is your opinion? Think about…

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Opinion

Should Summer Reading Be Mandatory?

July 25, 2024

In 2021, we asked TIME for Kids readers if they thought summer reading should be mandatory. We heard from students who felt strongly about both sides of the issue. So we decided to pose the question again. And again, you…

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Opinion

Should Libraries Charge Late Fees?

February 8, 2024

Do you use the library? Have you had to pay for returning a book late? Many libraries charge a late fee. If you return a book after its due date, you pay a fine. But this might be changing. For…

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Opinion

Do Kids Need Homework?

September 1, 2023

We knew this question would spark a lively debate. School is a big part of life. Not just for kids, but for families, too. And for teachers. Everyone has an opinion about what is best for students. Do kids need homework?…

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Health

Should Schools Have Mental Health Days?

September 2, 2022

Schools protect kids’ mental health in many ways. In some states, schools let students take days off for mental health. Do you think schools should offer mental health days? Some kids say yes. They think mental health days give kids…

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Opinion

Should Kids Run Businesses?

September 24, 2021

Running a business can be both complicated and rewarding. Should kids be allowed to take on that task? Two TFK Kid Reporters weigh in. Yes Ethan Zhang, 9 McClean, Virginia Running a business as a kid can teach you skills…

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Should Summer Reading Be Required?

May 21, 2021

Reading is fun! But should it be required? Many kids are assigned books to read over the summer. Some people say summer reading keeps kids’ minds sharp. Others say kids need a break. TIME for Kids readers weigh in. Yes…

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Entertainment

Do We Still Need Movie Theaters?

December 17, 2020

Theaters are fun! But many have closed because of COVID-19. Do we still need them? Readers weigh in. YES Ava Jung, 8 Paramus, New Jersey When people go to a theater, they can enjoy the movie without getting distracted. If…

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United States

Students Speak Out

November 22, 2019

Keely Burks lives in North Carolina. When she was 14, her school had a uniform policy. It said girls had to wear skirts to school. They were not allowed to wear pants or shorts. Gym class was the only exception.…

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