Topics for Opinion Essay Choose one to create a statement about, and that will be the thesis for your essay. Are actors and professional athletes paid too much? Should teachers have to wear uniforms or have a dress code? Is it okay to test products that humans will use on animals? Are we too dependent on computers? Should student textbooks be replaced by laptop computers? Should students be allowed to grade their teachers? Should children have to do chores or tasks at home? Should there be a tax on junk food and fatty snacks? Is home schooling a good or bad idea? If children behave badly, should their parents accept responsibility and also be punished? In your opinion what factors contribute to a good movie? Should children be taught sex education in schools? Should retirement be compulsory at 65 years of age? Will the Internet bring people of the world closer together? Whenever there is a disagreement, should majority opinion rule? If followers commit a wrongful act, should the leader pay the price? Does a good citizen always do what the government tells him/her? If you had your own talk show, what three people would you want to interview most? Does suffering make us stronger and lead to success?