determine which statements are claims from passage and which are counter-claims. from pluggedin, but tuned out: the evil influence of ear buds
Claims:
1. "Listening with ear buds isolates teenagers from their families and their surroundings."
2. "Ear buds allow teenagers to escape into their own private world at the expense of their relationships with others."
3. "Ear buds and other portable listening devices are negatively impacting teenagers' social skills and ability to communicate effectively with others."
Counter-claims:
1. "Some may argue that ear buds are simply a tool for personal enjoyment and can actually benefit teenagers by providing a distraction from stressful situations."
2. "Others believe that the use of ear buds can enhance teenagers' focus and concentration, making them more productive in school and other activities."
3. "Some may argue that teenagers are utilizing ear buds to expand their knowledge and expose themselves to new ideas and concepts through podcasts and audiobooks."