Read the following argumentative essay conclusion, and then answer the question. Requiring high school students to complete community service before graduating would greatly benefit our students and our communities. Many teenagers graduate from high school and begin college with little to no exposure to people outside their families and schools. Getting out there and helping the community will enhance teenagers’ independence and ability to work in a team setting. It would be a great way to instill in our youth the knowledge of how good it feels to help others. Visit our Web site for more information on how you can support this grass roots movement to require community service before high school graduation. What is the thesis statement in this essay? Parents and families should be more involved in their communities. There should be a high school graduation requirement of a certain amount of community service. Parents should teach teenagers about other groups in their communities. High school requirements should be tougher.