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Is it okay for parents to confiscate teenagers’ mobile phones?
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It is okay for parents to confiscate teenagers' mobile phones.
Pros
Cons
Pro claim 1
Parents usually pay for phones, so they have the right to confiscate them.
Pro claim 2
Confiscating mobile phones can be an effective punishment.
Con claim 1
Parents should teach appropriate use of phones instead of confiscating them.
Con claim 2
Teenagers rely on phones for safety and social contact.