Education Debate Topics for Kids

670 debate topics, kids. Debatable motions with arguments for and against. Open the arguments below, pick one at random, or present them full-screen.

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1.
Cell phones should be allowed in elementary and middle schools
For
Thank you very much for excepting my challenge and I definitely understand where your point of view has come from. I say that the cell phones in school should be allowed and there are ways for preventing distractions and cheating in the use of cell phones. When cell phones do…
I say that cell phones should be allowed in elementary to middle schools. There are sure benefits of having phones with you in school. I wish that whomever shall accept this argument good luck and have a nice time.
Against
My opponent has provided precautions that can be taken in order to prevent cell phones from being a distraction- turning phones to vibrate, placing phones on a teacher's desk, and the right of a teacher to bring a student to the principal's office or another authority to check…
I accept this challenge, and look forward to a good debate. If cell phones are present at school, there is a high likelihood that cell phones will be used at school, regardless of rules. According to Pew Research Center[1], 58% of cell-owning teens at schools that ban phones…
2.
Schools should start later in the morning
For
how do you guys forfeit rounds?
;) kk
Against
do you think we should have school on Sunday and Saturday as well what do you think?
3.
Schools should keep music and art classes
For
Refutations to Con's Arguments: "Not only are there significant financial costs, but these programs also distract school districts from offering courses that are necessary for national economic advancement and self-sufficiency such as the sciences, mathematics, engineering, and…
1. Music stimulates parts of a child's mind that may not be normally be used. There have been many studies throughout the years that have connected the skill of learning an instrument to success in other classes like Language and Math. Cutting these courses can result in less…
Against
I think this ends the debate.
"In some districts they spent less per pupil on core courses like math, reading, etc... but in others they actually spent more per pupil for these courses and less for non core courses or electives."My opponent argues that there are some schools which have a higher per-pupil…
4.
Schools should be open on weekends
For
as a kid i feel i have a better idea of what is best for me
Quebec's students could be attending school on weekends and holidays as early as next year, after proposed changes that radically alter the school calendar and the way the school year itself is calculated. Education Minister Michelle Courchesne wants to define the school year…
Against
Once again, this was forfeited.
Once again, round was forfeited.
5.
Homework should be banned or reduced
For
The amount that we eat doesn't keep on increasing, or else an 80-year old would be eating a lot. The teachers may have been children in their childhood, but 20 years is a long time for academic patterns to change. Teachers may not realize that we are getting too much work, for…
You have categorized the brain as a machine, and it needs constant practice or else it will rust. But the same way, over-exercise ruins the body, and I think the same apply to the mind as well. Although work is needed, as much as we hate to believe, too much work would lead to…
Against
It is important to define 'over-exercising' here. Let me draw an analogy to homework and eating. As we keep growing older, the amount we eat keeps increasing. If we were to compare the quantities we ate in our primary classes to the amount we are eating now, we would define…
As time consuming as excessive homework may seem, it has a number of advantages. Our brain is like any other muscle in the body, it requires constant and tiring practice to grow and develop. Therefore, it is only when we pressurise our brain that actual development will occur.…
6.
Ain't should be considered a proper word
For
Of course, it doesn't matter if I change YOUR opinion. I need to change of my readers/voters so that they vote for me. And surely copy-pasting isn't good. Ain't surely deserves to be considered a formal, good, proper word.
First off, it can be seen that even con is using the word ain't. Ain't ain't a real word yet because the all the literature teachers say so. But shouldn't it be considered a proper word? Shouldn't language adapt to the time and to the people using it? Why shouldn't uncommon…
Against
Ain't should not be considered a real word because it ain't a real word. And there ain't nothing you can say to change my opinion because my mind ain't open to change. You might think that i'm stubborn because of that, and I ain't saying your wrong, i'm just saying you ain't…
Ain't should not be considered a real word because it ain't a real word. And there ain't nothing you can say to change my opinion because my mind ain't open to change. You might think that i'm stubborn because of that, and I ain't saying your wrong, i'm just saying you ain't…
7.
Schools for older children should have recess
For
YES! I think that the older kids should definitely have recess! The fact is that younger teenagers that are 13 or 14 are growing even faster than their peers below them and need to get out. Also another point is that the older kids have more homework. It is scientifically…
Against
For my conclusion I will reassert my main points. 1. Recess does not guarantee physical exertion (exercise)2. Recess leaves the older children a time where they are not receiving any form of instruction and would waste valuable school time.3. Physical education, or physical…
Since my opponent has not posted any argument so far I will maintan my current main goals and positions. I feel these points are enough.
8.
Schools should teach fine arts to students
For
Okay now is the time to disagree:-) "Students in art classes must conform to what the teacher wants them to learn and create, which stifles their creativity..." Totally disagree on this one. Because no two pictures, sculptures or music is exactly the same. People make art the…
Alrighty time to get trucking... Firstly let's review the first point on how music positively affects the marks of students. I will show you some interest ing reads on the positive affects music has on marks. First book. "In their 2006 book Studio Thinking: The Real Benefits of…
Against
Thank you for your argument, and I commend you on your very strong argument. I will now being to rebut your points, and then move onto my constructive speech. In your speech you stated "Totally disagree on this one. Because no two pictures, sculptures or music is exactly the…
Thank you for your enlightening argument and I look forward to what you state in the next round. Before I begin my constructive speech, I would first like to rebut some of your points. Your first book states that students do better if they are involved in arts. I completely…
9.
Fifteen-year-olds should decide their own bedtimes
For
Ok honestly that is a good point but come on I wake up perfectly fine in the morning and I go to bed when ever I want and the school I go to starts at 7:30.
I think 15 year olds should get a say in when they go to bed it will start teaching them responsibility.
Against
I'm glad that your experience is so positive, but you can't support the assumption that your experience is typical. http://sleepfoundation.org... I can't help but wonder if your daily performance wouldn't be enhanced if you had more regular sleep patterns. But your case is not…
Assuming the fifteen year old is a student, it's really up the the school starting time that dictates the bedtime hour.
10.
Kids should go to school
For
I think that homeschooling is a great idea too, but even if there is more than 5 people homeschooling with yoou, you can't LEARN how to make new friends. cause the only friends you got is the ones in the room that you learn in. I thank you all for reading this debate and hope…
Homeschooling dosen work if you donï¿½t have brilliant parents. and because your prents dodnt get certificates of proper teaching, it's not really effective. School can help you socialize with people. If your homeschooled then your cooped up in a room wwith a parent beside you.…
Against
Pro said: I think that homeschooling is a great idea too, but even if there is more than 5 people homeschooling with yoou, you can't LEARN how to make new friends. cause the only friends you got is the ones in the room that you learn in. Rebuttal: We all learn how to make…
PRO said: Homeschooling dosen work if you donï¿½t have brilliant parents. and because your prents dodnt get certificates of proper teaching, it's not really effective. Rebuttal: No one must be brilliant in order to teach. The only real requirements are knowing the subject…
11.
Homework should be optional for students
For
That is a very good argument Alyfish, but that does not prove that homework should not be optional. If school were to add on about 10 - 15 minutes to each class, there would be enough time to get to anything extra. If a student still has trouble, they could stay after-school…
I believe that kids should not HAVE TO have homework because most people would rather get things done at school instead of at home. If needed we could even extend school hours so that there is no need for homework. Also, at school there are teachers that can help you if needed,…
Against
If homework were an option, then little to no student would take such an option. In the reall world, we have responsibilities outside of school. Homework is one way to demonstrate that to children and it should be required for all students. To demonstrate that one can survive…
Homework helps develop a student's study skills; their ability to research a topic on their own. If a student needs help, they can ask questions in class, or develop better note-taking skills or research habits.Homework reinforces thr topics learned in class and sometimes…
12.
Homework is a good thing
For
The first benefit of homework is that it allows students and teachers to work more closely together. They can discuss their assignments or any problems that they are having with parts of their textbooks, before or after classes. The second benefit is that it can bring families…
I'll be taking the side of Pro. First Round is Acceptance ONLY. No Arguments.
Against
What you speak of is an ideal scenario where children love and respect their teachers. in today's society, children are barely even respectful to their parents. in such a scenario, the bond and cooperation between the children and teachers that you speak off will not exist.…
I'm taking the con lets hear what you got
13.
Sentences should not end in prepositions
For
As i have stated in my previous round my arguement is not any general response but it has been a talk all over the world among English Giants. As you must have known that English Grammar has now regarded this Rule as a threat to the use of prepositions in the world of Grammar.…
I have been tired of saying to my opponent that he should apply his knowledge what he understands what is prepositions and must not see the references and this would mean the actual debate . However as my friend has used the reference and expressed his views I must respect ,…
Against
However, I must note that he has essentially conceded my R2 arguments, as he has not stated any objections to the premises of my framework (scientific prescriptivism), nor has he challenged any of the substantive arguments I presented. However, he did offer a general response…
I will now proceed to my rebuttals. My opponent's main contention concerns the 'textbook definition' of the preposition as a word that precedes a noun. I will assume that he mean a noun phrase, not a noun - we cannot say 'on chair', but we can say 'on the chair', where 'the…
14.
Messaging apps have made students worse communicators
For
What you practice is what you perform. If you practice speaking in a wrong manner in front of your friend you will do the same when you need to speak formally. If you learn the spelling of "right" as "rite" won't you use the same in front of the public?? So let's practice the…
Whatsapp has influenced a lot of students. Students while writing exams forget the simple spellings e.g. because. They write coz or becz instead of writing the correct spelling. Some students struggle as they do not remember the correct spelling of simple words. This leads to…
Against
My worthy opponent here says that WhatsApp is influencing students in their studies and they are now having trouble with simple spellings due to repeated usage of acronyms while chatting. But this is no way preventing students from interacting with one another as spellings do…
In my opinion WhatsApp has not really affected students' socialism. Students keep meeting almost every day and spend enough time socializing with each other. Chatting with your friends for a few minutes every day does not in any way affect the students. Also students can share…
15.
Schools should enforce a dress code
For
exactly
yet we don't therefor we should be able to wear anything we want
Against
touche GGs
WELL THEN THE HIGH SCHOOL SHOULD HAVE A DRESS CODE TOOOOOOo
16.
School uniforms are beneficial for students
For
It's unfortunate that this turned into a one-sided argument. Thank you to everyone that took an interest in this debate.
Since my opponent has forfeited this round as well, I will take this opportunity to bring up more good points about school uniforms. First, school uniforms are a blessing for parents when it comes to getting the kids ready in the morning. Instead of spending a good 20 minutes…
Against
1) High Cost of School Uniforms- Uniforms are not cheap and this is a good reason to be against school uniforms. Because children are constantly growing, there is a captive market for new school clothes and manufacturers take advantage. However, large volume manufacturers are…
I am taking my position as con for the argument that school uniforms should be used. I will post my arguments in round two.
17.
Homework should be banned
For
"Most students hate homework with a passion and agree it should be banned. Yet, There are ethical elements making people think twice about giving students assignments to complete at home. Even from a professional view there are reasons why banning homework would make sense.…
If homework makes kids easier to graduate high school, Then you tell me why they are having meltdowns about assignments. A, From this comment that one of the people out there who agrees with me typed: "Studies have proven that homework does not necessarily equal better…
Against
Maybe having homework does have its negatives, But that doesn't mean it needs to be completely banned. By saying that homework should be banned you're basically saying that kids should have no homework at all. Plus the purpose of school is for kids to learn and to prepare them…
Maybe you learn better without homework, But that does not mean that other's would learn better without it. This is especially the case because everybody has different learning styles. For example some people prefer lectures while other's prefer reading. Another example would…
18.
Students should learn a third language
For
Thanks Sir, But sorry I'm a GIRL! ^-^ These are my argument : - Only 2 languages aren't enough! - The advantages from learning many language! - Learn more isn't a problem! Thanks for the con side for all those information. But, if you look exactly to the root of the point, you…
Thank you for Con's opinion. But I have 3 rebuttals to make before go on. - THBT student "should" learn the third language. I dind't define that student "compulsory" learn. It means you can choose by yourself. - Efficiency of student isn't their own bussiness. I think there are…
Against
Sorry about that gender mix up Con :S! "Well, you can't make sure either that all students can get the job that they really want to be. So, to learn the third language also can't make sure but, we can make sure that they will have more salaries for their job and also have more…
"I dind't define that student "compulsory" learn. It means you can choose by yourself. " --> Right, but learning another language, let alone a third language is hard, and by your definition, a student is a teenager (I'll come back to why this point is null). As you states, as…
19.
School days should run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m
For
First of all, you said that waking up early can cause lots of problems and is highly inconvient for parents, students, and teachers. You're working for my side of the argument. That's all I have to say on the matter.
Waking up later in the day is scientifically proven to enhance the teens brain which makes them more likely to succeed in school. Sleep also helps your memory. After puberty, there is a biological shift in an adolescent"s internal clock of about 2 hours, meaning that a teenager…
Against
When did I say that? I said parents have to leave early for work, so they can drop their kids off on the way. If the kids have to arrive later, the parents still have to go to work at the same time. This causes their kids to be dropped off earlier, and have them wait longer for…
To first point out, I would like to see opponent's sources for his claims.Secondly, we must think of the practical implications involved.First and foremost, parents often work extremely early. When they drop their kids off for school, they have to leave work right away. If…
20.
Music and art education should be compulsory in schools
For
You mention developing stress from doing activities we don't like, yet there are many students who aren't such big fans of courses like math, science, or english. If you'd enter a random classroom, chances are, they'd probably claim hate it. So, does that mean that they should…
Music & art education should be compulsory, because they are equally as important as math & science.
Against
I am not saying that music or art is not important. As some people may like music and art, some students may not like music or art. My argument is that students needs to get the chance to choose not forced to learn them. If music and art is so important, only people who like it…
Thank you for participating ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- As people are being forced to study music and art education, they get…
21.
Hair colour and piercings should be allowed in school
For
does this mean i win this debate? confused now
i do get that people may be ashamed to come into school because of thier uniforms, but the school is always telling us that we need to be our selfeves and to be our own person. we cannot do this if we are in uniform and under stirct rules
Against
First of all I couldn't understand your argument. Second of all the school is not a fool that it would betray its own sayings
The uniform or the style allowed for school premises is very important. It represents the school. All may not be so privileged for having their hairs dyed. This feelings may hamper the thoughts of another student. He/She may feel ashamed to come in the school.
22.
English should remove or replace the word 'the'
For
Let's do this you freaking "The" lovers.
I'm very short on time, but none of that matters, as I've clearly won this debate. Con drops all arguments and basically now agrees that replacing the word "The" with the symbol I suggested would save a ton of time in a lot of different settings and in fact be a time saver for…
Against
Accepted.
My opponent has completely dropped one point: the symbol would not actually replace the word "the". Using the "the" symbol may be beneficial to typing speed. That doesn't matter. Since my opponent failed to meet his burden of proof by failing to provide a symbol that would…
23.
Technology is negatively affecting how children learn
For
No technology is not hurting the way children are learning. Without technology people wouldn't be seeing microscopic organism, or we wouldn't have smart boards, or even computers to do essays or research. So no technology would only be hurting children if they abuse it. But…
Against
I thank jaygc415 for the debate. I certainly enjoyed reflecting on this subject. I feel it is a topic that does not get as much attention as other debate subjects like global warming, abortion, gun control, etc. I can't help but wonder if my opponent intended on completing this…
Well, that was disappointing. Pro used the example of kids (like him/her) being on Debate.org as evidence that technology is affecting the way young people learn in a positive way. Yet, Pro forfeited round 2. This certainly implies just the opposite. Anyway, as a father of two,…
24.
Anime studies should be offered in American high schools
For
I'll link some video clips to illustrate the anime genre, but they are not essential to the debate. In the Rouruni Kenshin saga, the marshal arts master Saito appears to be discouraging Sanosuke, he's actually encouraging him. [1. http://www.youtube.com...] In Japan, heroes…
Anime is an art form akin to novels or movies. The definition of anime is sometimes controversial among fans of the art form who worry if Korean or American work is really anime. For the purpose of this debate, the definition is:anime: a colorful style of animated feature…
Against
Accepted.INTENTIONS:1. My knowledge on anime is limited to very few T.V. shows, and comic books. For all intensive purposes, I am willing to do research on any anime saga that my opponent brings up in this debate however. My intention is that the reader overlook my…
To refrain from being repetitive, I am going to briefly go over the arguments that my opponent made individually, than wrap everything up in a conclusion. I also thank Pro for a very insightful look into Anime, and for opening me up to some new Anime's. Serious StudyI have to…
25.
Homework should be banned
For
if u dont know what hw means that means that your brain has been DESTROYED by it. idiot. hw is hw. thats the definition. slavery is whatever i call it, because its all up to the person, stop trying to trick the audience, they know the truth(hopefully) and will vote for whos…
thank you for your compliment.first of all, hw is boring... right? everyone can agree that its not FUN to do. so why should we do it? that question may seem stupid, but its true. if u have ur life taken away from u by hw, then thats immoral, because its no different then…
Against
"if u dont know what hw means that means that your brain has been DESTROYED by it. idiot. hw is hw. thats the definition. slavery is whatever i call it, because its all up to the person, stop trying to trick the audience, they know the truth(hopefully) and will vote for whos…
(I apologize, but I may seem a little less professional. I had very little sleep last night, so apologies in advance)"first of all, hw is boring... right? everyone can agree that its not FUN to do. so why should we do it? that question may seem stupid, but its true. if u have…
26.
Cheating on tests is wrong
For
ff I win.
I will not post my argument until the last round.
Against
I dont think so.
27.
Children should be encouraged to learn musical instruments
For
I can sympathize with that, but I have a niece in grade 9 who gets straight A's and still takes on numerous musical activities inside and outside of school. Academics are actually more stressful and tiring for a child than playing musical instruments. Music allows children to…
For centuries children have been encouraged to learn music or musical instruments to benefit their both musical and academic knowledge, after all, theory music is just maths on a staff isn't it? I want to know what you think about encouraging today's children to learn music and…
Against
Learning to play an instrument is something that some people like to do. To be honest though not a lot do. Why should we encourage something they dislike?
Learning to play musical instruments is a hobby for some, but encouraging them to play musical instruments is not the best idea. Children need to know things they will always need in life. Math and Science and S.S. is something they need. Musical instruments are also a…
28.
Being popular is necessary for school students
For
Because of a forfeit, I think I won because of posting more in arguments.
No point in really posting an argument
Against
I don't think so that a child studying in school should aim to be popular. His main focus should be studies and other activities . Making friends is a different thing , but to entertain people for no use just at the cost of your studies is not the right thing to to .
29.
Public schooling is better than homeschooling
For
I would like to start off by thanking you for accepting. My first reason is that there are more curriculum opportunities in public schooling. My second reason is that you are able to learn in a group setting and that you are able work well with others. My third reason is that…
I am Pro (Public Schooling is Better).
Against
Alas, my opponent has forfeited. The resolution has been negated, and Pro has not met her BoP; Public schooling is not better than homeschooling.Please vote Con! Thank you!
Being home-schooled myself and planning to attend engineering school, I think that I am in a good position to dispel the common misconceptions regarding homeschooling, as well as give some good positive reasons why home-schooling may be better than public schooling.My opponent…
30.
Students should hand in phones upon arriving at school
For
Regardless of if they're learning tools at all, teens can't be trusted to use them as a learning tool. Teens just simply can't be trusted very much. They will misuse their phone any chance they get. And apparently if kids get their phones taken, some will attack their teachers.…
Regardless of if kids want an education or not, they don't need to be on Facebook or Twitter during class. Kids are in school to LEARN, not to socialize and screw around on their phones. It won't matter if a lesson is "more interesting" teens are teens and will still screw…
Against
The solution to the problem of the kids screwing around with their phones to keep a really good eye on them, and if you catch them (which will happen if the teacher is keeping a good track on the kids and looking for the ways they can hide like, like in bags on their laps or…
This argument is why I said that we should take more steps to actually keep the teens in the USA on track with their work. The statement on most teens not wanting an education is not true, it's the way it's taught in most classrooms that make it uninteresting. Most classrooms…
31.
Homework discourages students from learning
For
Homework puts students off learning. Studies have shown that many children find doing homework very stressful, boring and tiring. Often teachers underestimate how long a task will take, or set an unrealistic deadline. Sometimes because a teacher has not explained something new…
Especially if we get too much homework it can take the enjoyment out of learning. No matter how engaging the teacher is in class homework will almost certainly be stressful, boring and tiring. It is simply much harder to make homework engaging and interesting as it is often…
Against
If homework puts students off learning, then it has been badly planned by the teacher. As Linda Darling-Hammond, a professor of Education notes, 'many teachers lack the skills to design homework assignments that help kids learn and don't turn them off to learning' .1 The best…
Whether homework puts us off learning will always depend on what the homework we are given is. Tasks that involve no interaction, or are not engaging will discourage learning. But homework could also mean reading an interesting book, having to find something out, create…
32.
Students should listen to music while doing homework
For
But I think that music isn't just a took to help you concentrate, it's a way to make your life more refreshed. For example, when you have a not so good day, you should open some fun and exciting tunes so you rmind could be more relaxed and feel more comfortable. I also think…
I sort of agree to you, but for me, personally ,I feel more concentrated when doing my work with my best song in my head, I feel awesome to listen to music when you are studying because you won't listen to your annoying brother/sister bragging about how good they are at…
Against
I'm sorry to say this but phuongtran you may be wrong it may feel like it is refreshing but really its not when you do work you must focus on the work and not the music i believe that when you listen to music you get side tracked and loose focus on your school work it happens…
thanks for having this debate but i disagree because i thought music helps you but your brain cant do that much of things and when your favorite song comes on you listen to it and forget your homework and it just sits there and you do nothing about it the human brain is big…
33.
Shakespeare should be compulsory in schools
For
Before getting into any serious argumentation, allow me to offer some frame work I have two things to say here, first is on the BOP; since Con is not only advocating a change to the Status Quo, but also advocating that there is even a problem at all, he holds the Burden of…
As per the rules, I won't actually be arguing here; only giving definitions. Shakespeare [1] "William Shakespeare (baptised 26 April 1564; died 23 April 1616)[nb 1] was an English poet and playwright, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the…
Against
While you have changed my perspective a little bit I still do believe it is overdone a little bit. I may have exagerrated though, I did read Animal Farm the term before.
Those are fine. I argue that Shakespeare is only one writer although a good one, his work is pretty old. It should not HAVE to be taught but definitely could be. I have to study a Shakespeare text every year and it carries around 15% of my yearly mark. It doesn't seem to make…
34.
Chips should be allowed at school
For
In this case schools can introduce a new type of chips, a Delicious and healthy one... Low fat oven chips, can be made from potatoes and/or sweet potatoes, and embellished with any flavor. Its preparation is easy and does not take time, aside from that the ingredients are…
Potato chips should be allowed, first of all it gives children pleasure, everyone loves the taste of chips, but banning it won't be the solution... It is okay to eat chips, but in good amount, whenever it goes above the limit it then becomes bad, so schools should aware…
Against
but children will never listen the children in our century are always showoff not all most of them and they think that if they will not follow the rules they are strong they are brave they will not listen
chips is a junk food and you know that junk food is very bad. chips can cause you fatness and its unhealthy about 75% of people eats chips and are overweight
35.
Music should be played during school lessons
For
some anxiety cannot be controlled and music is often needed like a girl i know in school over Christmas break she was drugged and raped and wen she returned to school she suffered from really bad PTSD and anxiety she tried everything to control it and refused pills the only way…
all though it can be distracting for some students actually there are studies that show students with ADHD and other learning disabilities it helps them focus and students with anxiety are able tune out everything around them that allow them to exell in school because they are…
Against
Your anecdote is touching, but sob stories don't win debates. It is too bad that your pal was subjected to such a horrific life, but you cannot blame her misfortune entirely on her inability to listen to music in class. Instead of blaming completely legitimate school policies,…
Students should be able to overcome their ADHD and anxiety in order to learn better. As of today, there are many medications and treatments on the market which, when taken, can improve attention spans and make learning much easier. Some students are prone to use ADHD as an…
36.
Schools should ban junk food from campuses
For
A ban is a prohibition on all products. If people ban guns in the US , people could still get guns in. That does not mean there is a ban. A ban would represent consequences for having the product in said location. So yes a school could just verbally and officially declare a ban…
My adversary has failed to understand the resolution The resolution is *can* schools enforce this ban, not should they. Can means is there a possibility or is it reasonable to assume that this ban can be enforced. Schools most definitely can enforce the ban by doing full on…
Against
The question is can schools enforce this ban effectively, not whether or not they can just say it is banned. I work in my local school system. Schools do not have the personnel to check all bags and all pockets of everyone all day long. Where will schools get that kind of…
So are schools going to check all the pockets, bags, and bookbags of everyone who comes in the school? That is the only way such a ban would be effective. Other than that schools are giving parents empty promises.
37.
Students should be allowed to have phones in school
For
Introduction: In this debate I am going to be exploring the idea of Nihilism as it relates to policy making. Specifically, my stance is that it is foolish to suggest than any particular decision 'should' be made because there is no legitimate basis on which to determine what…
I would like to apologize for my forfeit, I sort of forgot about this debate. Anyways: Having new devices that send for emergency aid would discourage, rather than encourage, allowing the use of phones by students (since cell phones would cease to be necessary for emergencies,…
Against
Yes I see your point but why should we not just have phone in classrooms in stead of risking the chance of having our phones being taken away why not just have new devices that can help send emergency help with just a click of a button at least then someone could here us. I'm…
I think we should have phones in schools because if there was say an accident and there was no phone around anywhere and the front office was a ways a away then what would you do and if infact you run up there as fast as you could and by the time you came back the person who…
38.
Technology should be allowed in classrooms
For
Well you forfeited that round so i cant really argue this time. :D. But technology is better for many reasons because of all the stuff to learn on it. Just please post something so i can argue.
True but with technology you have the entire world at your fingertips. Correct it's not all about the learning, but technology doesn't cause problems because of the divice called glasses. With thoses you can stay on the internet longer without hurting your eyes. Technology also…
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I know I may be going off topic but just because technology has more information than a textbook doesn't mean that it should be used! Yes students may prefer to have new technology at school but it's not all about learning; the effects they have on health can be quite…
whether it is optional or not is irrelevant; technology outside of school ( laptops, mobile phones, consoles etc) are getting out of hand. Obviously in this day and age there is no point saying we shouldn't use it, but with the technology that surrounds the majority students…
39.
Chocolate milk should be served in schools
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choc. milk tastes better and is better then white milk because it can get u through the day with some energy left for gym. plus some people cant do a single pull up without the energy from choc. milk
i think that choc. milk should be allowed in schools because it contains vitamins, minerals, and other objects that will get us through the day without falling asleep in class (trust i have done it the consequences are not good)
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Extendz
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40.
The letter C should be abolished from the alphabet
For
I will wait to post my first arguement after my opponent has accepted the debate.
Against
Extend all arguments.
Since my opponent has forfeited this round I will take the liberty of posting definitions: http://dictionary.reference.com...: 1. the third letter of the English alphabet, a consonant. 2. any spoken sound represented by the letter C or c, as in cat, race, or circle. Arguments:…
41.
Online games should be allowed at school
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I believe schools should not block any game websites because there are multiple students who don't have electronics. That they use school computers to play games on. For an example my school district they gave every school in the district iPads. So my point being is that for…
Yeah so that's your opinion plus kids these days are going to grow up surrounded by electronics. And second parents shouldn't be so over protective
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Visit the following to see the purpose of education in the 21st Century: http://www.teachercertification.org.... Given you have not specified the type of games, one can conclude you are expect it to be all inclusive regardless of education value. Furthermore, online games only…
I have three children with another one on the way. When it comes to online gaming here are some dangers: Violence, predators, bullying, privacy issues, etc.,. Check it out: https://internetsafety101.org... . It's not being over-protective, it's being smart. When/if you have…
42.
Cell phones should be allowed during school hours
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Yes what you say is true but those student that teachers know fool around could be kept on extra watch and since there isn't much staff there could be more jobs for people to watch those kind of kids and to keep an extra eyes on those who do that.
I think us students should be allowed to use cell phones during school hours. One fact why I think we should because the school could save money on supplies like calculators or/and computers. The student could have fun on their phones during recces break and during class they…
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Hi drakie.bro, I will be debating with you.As a student too, I myself have impulses to use my phone during school hours. However, I know the appropriate time to use them. Using phones as calculators is fine, but like you said-students sneak their phones behind their teacher's…
There shouldn't be an extra staff. The students should already know not to use their phones during class time. I'm sure the school won't be willing to provide that easy of a job. What they should do is keep their strict rule on phones. Phones distract the student from learning,…
43.
There is no such thing as a stupid question
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but also the qustion the person does not know so that might stupid be to the person that they are asking it to. but the person might have have the same qustion. So in everry ones heads they know a stupid qustion does not exist.
there is nothing such as a stupid qustion! they all are good.
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So, basically, you are saying that if both the asker and the receiver have(read: are wondering about) the same stupid questoin, the question is no longer stupid. By your logic then, all questions are stupid unless both people have the question. Therefor, if only one, of none of…
44.
Schools should teach more real-world life skills
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In america today the common core has deprived from education the things that children need. for example school does not teach how to obtain and maintain a mortgage, manage taxes and bills, how to take care of themselves. sure math and reading are very imorptant but without…
hahaha! im a he first of all. and deez nuts will smite you!
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My opponent fails to refute my arguments, which then still hold. She also fails to discuss my refutation of her arguments, thereby validating their irrelevance.
I am looking forward to it. Also, please forgive my awkward English, this is not my first language. If I understand Pro rightly, her thesis is "School ought to teach about how to deal with situations that arise in a citizen's everyday life. " Pro cites as examples how to obtain…
45.
Chess is not needed in schools
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Children with special needs do struggle with other subjects as well but Chess will just add more to the problem. Chess would be part of the school curriculum if it was added AND it would add to those subjects. So what the Con has said is false it would add to the subjects as…
What you have said is true but what about the Kids that have disabilities? some kids don't want to play or if they wanted to they would have to gone to chess club but not every student is at chess club. Students are already learning Math, English. Science, PDHPE, Swimming,…
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There are kids who have disabilities that will hinder their learning, but they are gonna have trouble learning any subject regardless, and chess can be an extra way of teaching that may help them understand. I've taught children who's had ADHD, anger management problems,…
As a person who's worked with with students, they can pick up the game and learn it. Students minds are sponges, so they can learn stuff pretty quickly. Even a 4 year old can learn the game. There are a bunch of other board games that can teach life, but chess is a game that…
46.
Students should be allowed to use electronics in school
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electronics let kids have more hands on experince.
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Error 404: Opponent not found.Kindly vote accordingly.
"electronics let kids have more hands on experince." My opponent has argued that electronics provide more hands on experience for children. This is undoubtedly true if one means hand-on experience with electronics. As I have argued above, the average student does not require…
47.
The letter Q serves no useful purpose
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The letter Q is a pointless letter to have in the English alphabet because you need to combine it with the letter U to use it. in turn that makes the KW sound. there should be no letter Q because it requires 2 letters to use and makes the same sound as 2 other letters combined…
" The fact that you can make the same sound with kw doesn't mean Q is pointless. Maybe kw is pointless because you could make the same sound with a Q." -- wrong im talking about the sound QU makes ,not Q. what sound does Q make? i guess K. you left me no choice but to be…
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Having said that, I have to disagree with your arguments. Your argument about needing another letter is invalid because most letters require other letters to make a word. So unless you're going to say all letters except A and I should be removed, your argument is invalid. And…
The resolution that you created says "The letter Q is pointless". If you wanted to debate the letter conjunction QU, you should have done so, but you didn't. I will be capitalizing for emphasis. Let me quote you from round one: "The letter Q is a pointless letter to have in the…
48.
Playing video games promotes creativity more than reading books
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To start off: "Even if I say that video games produce 1,000 times the amount of creativity than a single book, books would still, in total, aspire and "accumulate" over 4 times video game's worth." The debate is "Playing video games promote creativity more than reading a…
Don't worry, I am not very good at debates. Any ways, Video games are fun entertaining devices that aid people in enjoying their day, while overcoming various challenges and storyline. The definition of video game is: "an electronic game in which players control images on a…
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Alright, here's why your arguments based off of the topical analysis are abusive and mandate a con vote: The legitimate "topic" is "Playing video games promote creativity more than reading a book". If we would look to this exact wording every single time, we would see that it…
As long as your definitions are not exclusive, I am fine, as the manner you defined them in was quite literal for something as abstract as creativity. First I will establish the quantity of books versus that of video games. First, the ESRB, or Entertainment Software Rating…
49.
Hats should be allowed in school buildings
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You are above everything very rude. I didn't ignore you on the other things you said, there was just more i wanted to say but because of the limit... anyway, hats take away freedom, anybody should wear them whenever they want. It is because of people like you that people are…
I've heard it's disrespectful but if it is why do we have hat day? That's pretty much like calling it disrespectful day. For example it's like saying swearing is disrespectful (which it is) and then having swear day or saying it's okay to give someone the finger today. Same…
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You're the one who set the limit...Hats do not take away freedom. You can't wear profane material at school, you can't come in with your face covered and you can't wear hats. The school has excersized their right to ban whatever they wish from the premise as long as it is not…
Because swearing and giving the people the finger are always disrespectful while wearing hats is only disrespectful inside. Hat day is done usually as a fundraiser and entices people by changing the status quo for a short time. Hats in themselves are not disrespectful but are…
50.
Candy should be used as a reward for students
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I'll begin with rebutting my opponent ====== I. Bribes ====== a. That's good to know. I can't see how it matters. --- b. "They are not being intrinsically motivated to read books" Nobody but you can make you intrinsically motivated. Nothing, including candy, adds or detracts…
"THE FACT is that kids prefer sugar candy" 1. How is that a fact? 2. Regardless, they still prefer sugar-free candy to no candy at all, which is what CON is giving them. "the amount of teachers who give fat free non sugar candy is extremely small. " 1. Says who? I would imagine…
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First I would like to refute my opponents points First my opponent stated in a refutation to my argument "bribes" I can't see how it matters It matters because if we BRIBE our children into wanting to get smarter, they won't have those bribes when they get older. So THAT'S why…
.. First i would like to introduce my points I. Bribes a. Some child development experts also describe rewards and incentives for good behavior as bribes. Dr. Martin E. Ford of Stanford University does not believe parents should offer rewards when a child behaves, "In the…

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