Read the passage.
Teens Deserve Access to Public Spaces
Teenagers often get an unfair reputation for
causing trouble when they gather in public places
like parks, malls, or downtown areas. However,
teens have just as much right to exist in public
spaces as anyone else. They should be allowed to
hang out with friends away from home without
being treated like criminals. Banning teens from
these spaces is ageist and discriminatory. Some
may argue that teens are more likely to engage in
rowdy, destructive, or illegal behavior in public
that disturbs others. While that concern is
understandable, statistics show it is largely
unfounded. According to data from the Office of
Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, only
5% of teens accounted for half of all juvenile
How does the writer handle conflicting evidence in this
paragraph?
O The writer notes the opposing viewpoint and then
provides statistics to refute it.
O The writer uses accusatory language like "ageist"
and "discriminatory."
O The writer gives examples of teens behaving
respectfully in public.
O The writer includes quotations from teenages to
refute the opposing viewpoint.