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Would You Trust a Robot Dentist?

October 22, 2025

In 2024, an AI-controlled robot system performed a dental procedure on a human patient for the first time. Perceptive, a dental technology company, created the system. It featured a robotic arm and 3D-imaging technology. The robot successfully prepared a patient’s…

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Should People Be Polite to AI?

August 26, 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) is quickly becoming part of everyday life. According to a 2024 Pew Research survey, most AI experts say adults in the U.S. interact with AI several times a day. That means chatbots, such as ChatGPT, and other…

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Opinion

Is Summer the Best Season?

July 15, 2025

Summertime means fun in the sun, frozen treats, and time away from school. But summer can also usher in too-toasty temperatures and the occasional bug bite. So, is summer the best season? We asked TFK readers for their thoughts. What…

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Should School Start Later in the Day?

April 30, 2025

Maybe you’re an early bird. Maybe you’d rather snooze until noon. Either way, you have to get up for school—and, for some students, that means waking up before they’ve had enough sleep. Studies show that poor sleep can lead to…

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Should Kids Have Their Phones in School?

February 19, 2025

Phones are helpful, allowing kids to communicate with family and friends. But they’re also distracting—and, in school, they create difficulties for students and teachers. According to a Common Sense Media report from 2021, about 43% of kids ages 8 to…

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Technology

Is Artificial Intelligence Good for Society?

November 7, 2024

Many people are embracing artificial intelligence, or AI. Tools such as ChatGPT use AI to generate text quickly, which some people find helpful for school or work. Other AI tools create images or chat bots. But AI isn’t always accurate…

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Should Skipping Grades Be Allowed?

August 28, 2024

Students who excel in school are sometimes given the opportunity to skip a grade. They leave their class behind and jump ahead to learn with older students. Skipping a grade lets students take on more-challenging schoolwork. But it comes with…

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Opinion

Should Summer Reading Be Mandatory?

July 25, 2024

In 2021, we asked TIME for Kids readers if they thought summer reading should be mandatory. We heard from students who felt strongly about both sides of the issue. So we decided to pose the question again. And again, you…

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Opinion

Should Adventure Tourism Be Allowed?

April 10, 2024

Traveling by submarine to view an underwater shipwreck. Trekking to the top of a distant mountain. Buckling in on a space ship. Extreme adventure tourists are always seeking the next thrill. According to Grand View Research, they were expected to…

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Should Libraries Charge Late Fees?

January 10, 2024

Have you ever been fined for returning a book to the library after its due date? It might seem reasonable for libraries to charge late fees. How else would they get anyone to return their books? But the practice could…

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