Growing up is not easy. Everyone experiences bumps in the road and makes mistakes on the way to maturity. Mistakes, however, are not always a bad thing. In fact, in the long run, teenagers can actually benefit from making mistakes and suffering the consequences.

Assignment: Do you agree with the notion that making mistakes and suffering the consequences can be
beneficial for teenagers? Why? Plan and create a thesis and write a one paragraph response in which
57% you state and explain your point of view on this issue. Be sure to provide support for your opinions in the form of sound reasoning and relevant examples.

Sample Thesis: Making mistakes and suffering consequences as a teen (is / is not) beneficial for
teenagers because (reason # 1), (reason #2) and (reason # 3).