Question

review the fifth paragraph.
5 on a personal level, parents desire free public wi-fi so their children can stay connected and, more importantly, safe. as children gain independence, many are given devices that allow them to remain in contact with their parents. some of those children have phone plans with limited minutes; some may have devices that require wi-fi connectivity. there are potential safety risks if these kids are left without access. for instance, imagine if some middle schoolers got injured while socializing downtown. should the children not have internet connectivity to contact their parents, their health could be placed in serious danger. in short, without free municipal wi-fi, it is impossible to keep children in cities safe. such safety concerns further validate the notion that cities of all sizes should provide municipal wi-fi.
the fifth paragraph is meant to support the authors main claim that free wi-fi in cities benefits residents as well as the local economy. whats wrong with the authors argument in the fifth paragraph?
the author does not address the fact that many devices come with data plans that do not require wi-fi.
the author does not explain how children could be endangered by a lack of municipal wi-fi.
the author overstates the ability of municipal wi-fi to ensure childrens safety.

Explanation:

The author claims that "without free municipal Wi - Fi, it is impossible to keep children in cities safe." This is an overstatement. There are other ways for children to stay safe, such as having phone plans with sufficient minutes (even if not Wi - Fi dependent) or using other communication methods like public phones (though less common now). Just because Wi - Fi can be a safety tool does not mean it is the only or absolute tool for ensuring children's safety.

Answer:

The author overstates the ability of municipal Wi - Fi to ensure children's safety.