Topic 224: Legal Protection for Undocumented Youth

A1–A2 Level

1. Why do some young people live in a country without legal papers?

2. What problems can these young people face at school?

3. Why is school important for every child?

4. How can fear affect young people’s daily life?

5. Why do some families move to another country?

6. Who helps young people understand their rights?

7. Why do laws exist to protect children?

8. How can school support students without documents?

9. Why is it important to feel safe at school?

10. What happens when young people cannot work legally?

11. Why do teachers need to treat all students fairly?

12. How can community centers help young people?

13. Why is hope important for young people’s future?

14. Can education help young people build a better life? How?

15. Why should children not be punished for family decisions?

16. How do you feel when young people are afraid of the law?

B1–B2 Level

17. Why do governments create protections for undocumented youth?

18. How can legal protection affect access to education?

19. What challenges do undocumented youth face after school?

20. Why do supporters say protection programs are necessary?

21. What concerns do critics have about these protections?

22. How can legal status affect mental health?

23. Why is work permission important for young adults?

24. How can protection programs support social integration?

25. What role do schools play in supporting undocumented students?

26. How can uncertainty affect long-term planning?

27. Why do laws treat children differently from adults?

28. How can community support reduce fear?

29. What happens when protection programs change suddenly?

30. How do these policies affect families as a whole?

31. Should protection depend on education or behavior? Why?

32. How do you feel about giving young people legal security?

C1–C2 Level

33. How do protection policies balance law enforcement and compassion?

34. What ethical arguments support legal protection for undocumented youth?

35. How can temporary protection create long-term uncertainty?

36. Should legal protection lead to permanent status? Why or why not?

37. How do these policies affect social cohesion?

38. What risks arise when protections are removed?

39. How should governments measure success of such programs?

40. Can unequal protection create new injustices? Explain.

41. How do political debates shape youth protection policies?

42. What responsibilities do protected youth have toward society?

43. How does legal uncertainty affect identity development?

44. Should education access be separated from immigration status? Why?

45. How can legal systems protect children without encouraging abuse?

46. What role do courts play in protecting youth rights?

47. How might long-term protection affect national labor markets?

48. How do you feel these protections shape ideas of fairness?