Pros versus Cons

Transportation

100

walking to school

• Pros: Good exercise, free, eco-friendly
• Cons: Takes longer, tiring, weather-dependent

200

taking a bus

• Pros: Affordable, eco-friendly, no need to drive
• Cons: Can be crowded, follows a set schedule, slower than a car

300

driving a car

• Pros: Convenient, fast, can travel long distances
• Cons: Expensive (gas, maintenance), traffic, parking issues

400

Using a scooter

• Pros: Fun, affordable, easy to park
• Cons: Limited speed, weather-dependent, safety concerns

500

carpooling

• Pro: Saves time/money
• Con: Less flexibility (schedule depends on others)

Technology

100

having a smartphone

• Pros: Portable, multifunctional, connects you to the world
• Cons: Addictive, expensive, can be a distraction

200

shopping online

• Pros: Convenient, many choices, saves time
• Cons: Delivery time, can’t see or try products, risk of scams

300

using social media

• Pros: Stay connected, share ideas, free entertainment
• Cons: Can be addictive, privacy concerns, can lead to negative self-comparisons, cyberbullying

400

playing video games

• Pros: Fun, can improve coordination, social experience (multiplayer)
• Cons: Addictive, time-consuming, expensive equipment or in-game purchases

500

AI tools (schoolwork)

• Pro: Helps with ideas and explanations
• Con: Can lead to cheating / less independent thinking

School Life

100

Homework

• Pros: practice skills 
• Cons: stressful 

200

Group work

• Pros: teamwork, exchange ideas 
• Cons: unequal effort 

300

Uniforms

• Pros: less pressure what to wear every day 
• Cons: less individuality 

400

Clubs/Sports

• Pros: meet friends, gain hobby
• Cons: time commitment 

500

Late start school

• Pros: more sleep 
• Cons: later end of day, less time for after school activities 

Daily Routines

100

Pets 

• Pros: companionship / responsibility 
• Cons: expensive, need lots of care, clean up

200

Sports

• Pros: Exercise, healthy, competition (motivating)
• Cons: Risk of injury, hard, time consuming, competition (stressful) 

300

Watching TV before bed

• Pros: Relaxing, fun, helps unwind
• Cons: Can keep you awake, addictive, takes away from reading or other activities

400

Cleaning your house on weekends

• Pros: Keeps the home tidy, productive use of time, satisfying once done
• Cons: Takes time away from relaxation, tiring, can feel repetitive

500

Group chats

• Pros: Easy communication / stay connected with friends 
• Con: Drama or misunderstandings / can be distracting