Argumentative Essay Topics

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🟢 Beginner (Easy)

🟡 Intermediate (Medium)

🔴 Advanced (Difficult)

1

Should pets be allowed in schools?

Should cell phones be banned in middle schools?

Is multiculturalism beneficial or harmful to society?

2

Are cartoons beneficial for children?

Is homework harmful or helpful?

Does democracy promote inequality?

3

Should junk food be banned in schools?

Is social media harmful to teenagers?

Should free speech have any limits?

4

Should children be paid for chores?

Should athletes be role models?

Is space exploration a waste of resources?

5

Are video games good or bad for kids?

Should plastic bottles be banned globally?

Should genetic modification in humans be allowed?

6

Should students wear uniforms?

Is tourism beneficial or harmful?

Can war ever be justified?

7

Are zoos helpful or harmful to animals?

Should teenagers have part-time jobs?

Is nationalism beneficial or harmful?

8

Should all students learn another language?

Should the voting age be lowered to 16?

Is colonizing Mars ethical or necessary?

9

Is reading books better than watching TV?

Should unpaid internships be banned?

Should artificial intelligence have human rights?

10

Should the school day be shorter?

Should school exams be abolished?

Is capitalism inherently exploitative?

11

Should sports participation be mandatory?

Should people be fined for littering?

Should governments regulate cryptocurrency?

12

Is online learning better than classroom learning?

Should schools allow controversial books in libraries?

Are economic sanctions ethical or harmful?

13

Should recycling be mandatory everywhere?

Is organic food worth the extra cost?

Should historical injustices be compensated financially?

14

Should students have longer holidays?

Should schools have cameras in classrooms?

Is religion beneficial or harmful to global peace?

15

Are superheroes good role models for kids?

Should teachers receive higher pay?

Should reparations for slavery be implemented?

16

Should schools provide free lunches?

Is reality television harmful to society?

Is nuclear disarmament achievable or unrealistic?

17

Should birthday parties in schools be banned?

Should animal circuses be banned?

Should universal basic income be implemented worldwide?

18

Should there be awards for participation?

Should violent sports be banned?

Is mandatory military service ethical?

19

Is it important for schools to have recess?

Should graffiti be considered art or vandalism?

Should intellectual property rights be abolished?

20

Should schools ban energy drinks?

Should vaccination refusal be criminalized?

Should euthanasia extend to minors with terminal illness?

21

Should fast-food restaurants serve healthier foods?

Is peer pressure more harmful or beneficial?

Are diplomatic solutions always preferable to war?

22

Should students choose their subjects?

Should community service be compulsory for students?

Is globalization inevitable or preventable?

23

Is technology making life easier or harder?

Should advertisements aimed at children be banned?

Should privacy rights be sacrificed for security?

24

Should homework be optional for young kids?

Should schools offer self-defense classes?

Are intellectual debates on religion productive?

25

Should children get allowance without chores?

Should smoking outdoors be banned?

Should developed nations assist developing ones?

26

Should smartphones be allowed at family dinners?

Is vegetarianism better for the environment?

Is censorship of controversial artwork justified?

27

Should kids' screen time be limited?

Should standardized testing be reduced?

Should affirmative action policies continue?

28

Is outdoor play better than indoor games?

Should school attendance be voluntary?

Is surveillance capitalism unethical?

29

Should music lessons be compulsory at schools?

Should energy drinks have age restrictions?

Should assisted reproductive technologies be regulated?

30

Should bullying be punished by suspension?

Should single-gender schools be encouraged?

Should governments censor misinformation online?

31

Should every family own a pet?

Should bottled water be banned?

Is democracy effective in dealing with climate change?

32

Should children be allowed to vote on school matters?

Should teenagers have unrestricted internet access?

Should governments intervene to stop hate speech online?

33

Are bedtime stories important for children?

Should parents monitor teens' social media?

Is racial profiling ever justified in law enforcement?

34

Should toys be gender-neutral?

Should video games with violence be banned for minors?

Should monuments of controversial historical figures stay?

35

Should sports be co-ed in elementary school?

Should the school year be shorter but more intensive?

Is animal experimentation ethical for medical progress?

36

Should soda be banned from children's diets?

Is graffiti legitimate street art or criminal damage?

Should internet access be considered a basic human right?

37

Should students rate their teachers?

Should businesses close on weekends?

Is automation a threat or opportunity for society?

38

Should bedtime be enforced strictly for kids?

Should junk food advertising be banned?

Should cultural appropriation be criminalized?

39

Should kids have their own smartphones?

Should veganism be promoted in schools?

Is human cloning morally permissible?

40

Is having a best friend important for kids?

Should the driving age be raised to 18?

Should financial aid be tied to academic performance?

41

Should kids be taught cooking at school?

Should animal shelters euthanize unadopted animals?

Should cryptocurrencies replace traditional currency?

42

Is riding a bike better than driving to school?

Should teenagers have curfews?

Should rich countries cancel debts of poor nations?

43

Should kids help cook meals at home?

Should the school day start later for teens?

Should prostitution be legalized and regulated?

44

Should classrooms have more technology?

Should PE classes be optional?

Are patents on medicines ethical?

45

Is family dinner important every day?

Should advertising of alcohol be banned?

Should humans intervene in natural selection?

46

Should candy be given as a reward in schools?

Should homework grades impact overall grades?

Is the war on drugs effective or harmful?

47

Should every child learn to swim?

Should athletes undergo mandatory drug testing?

Should the media be regulated during crises?

48

Should primary schools teach financial education?

Should citizens be required to vote?

Should billionaires exist in society?

49

Should kids be allowed to pick family vacations?

Should public transport be free?

Should corporate lobbying be banned?

50

Is it better to be good at sports or good at school?

Should fast fashion be banned?

Should international borders be open to refugees?

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How to Fix It

Weak thesis statement

Clearly state your position in one sentence.

Not enough evidence

Use facts, statistics, and expert opinions.

Ignoring the other side

Address opposing views and refute them.

Too emotional

Use logic and facts instead of personal feelings.

Bad structure

Organize your essay with a clear introduction, body, and conclusion.