Which of these is easier or better to write about? (FLVS)

Prompt 1:
The English novelist George Eliot said, "Animals are such agreeable friends—they ask no questions; they pass no criticisms." History agrees, showing that around 12,000 years ago, humans began keeping animals as pets. Write an essay in which you use research from credible sources to explain the cause of pets as companions and the effect of pets on their owners.

Prompt 2:
In 1884, author Edmond Warre said, "The truth is, that the craving for exercise is a part of healthy human nature." Despite its health benefits, some school districts are cutting funding for physical education and decreasing time for recess. Write an essay in which you use research from credible sources to explain the cause for removing P.E. or recess from schools and the effects of this action.