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1,358 debate topics, students. Debatable motions with arguments for and against. Open the arguments below, pick one at random, or present them full-screen.

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201.
Parents should be required to send children to inclusion schools
For
Additional Info: In inclusion school student with special needs ( Asperger Syndrome, Autism, or Mental Retardation) learn in the same classroom along student without mental disability.
Ok, first I will rebut all point what con said in the 3rd round. 1. look, the children disability need 2 things in school. There are education and social. So, con can't said that inclusion school and 'special school for disabilities' give same effect. If con understand about…
Against
I now return the floor to Pro.
I. Justification of Moral and Legal Bounds placed on parentsPro has failed to present any justification for the moral and legal bounds that would be placed on parents if this resolution was affirmed. The attempt to justify such an obligation, on Pro's part, boiled down to…
202.
Schools should start and end earlier
For
I have said all that I had to say
Wow, I never thought I would be having to debate like this. I could write whole paragraphs on things that I never said. For instance; I never said anything about what time students went to bed, who says that kids can't go to sleep a little bit earlier at night so they could be…
Against
Being in middle school I find the mere idea of school starting earlier appalling. With having growing bodies teens and children need more sleep. I must wake up at 7:00 am every day and find it a struggle to make it through my classes. With students being sleepy they would…
203.
Girls in Pakistan should have equal educational rights
For
hello everybody, I've just created a new debate. I would like to say thanks in advance to my opponent.
Against
Tweedle-dee.
I await.
204.
The government should abolish the free schools policy
For
the negative impact of free schools policy is the possibility of misappropriation of funds if the lack of strict supervision, as many cases occurred in the country of Indonesia. The reduction in parental concern for the child's education will no more spending on schools.…
well, if you mean on the last your argument, that "a free schools policy is a great much help of a developing economic nation, it is an ingredient for promoting and uplifting an economic status". but in actually, free schools will make complicated and will be big problem for…
Against
since this is the last round of our debate rounds, i will going to make it very significant for i am debating an intelligent one, yes you cannot deny the fact that the negative impact of free school is the existence of the misappropriation of funds if it is then lack of…
before anything else i just want to extend my gratitude of responding my argument regarding the motion you have started, going back to what we begin, my question is "how will a free school complicate and contribute to the problem of the poor people? do u really think that…
205.
Teachers should be allowed to use cellphones at school
For
1) In the second round, my opponent has conceded that teachers will need cell phones in school to respond. Hence he/she has been convinced by my CONVINCING ARGUEMENTS. 2) I addressed my opponent as 'you' in the first round. I am new to this site and was not aware that they…
Continue to next round
Against
They should not be able to unless it is an emergency. Some students look up to think they can rely on them to help with everyday things and if they are to busy on their cell phones then who could they look up to.
They can be used to cyber bully kids, they are a distraction
206.
Native English speakers should learn a second language
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I am for native English speakers learning a foreign language. If you believe that learning a foreign language if you speak English is unnecessary, feel free to debate me.The first round is for acceptance. The remaining two are to present arguments and refute the opponent.
Con stated that English is the most spoken language. By total number of speakers, it is, but by number of native speakers, Mandarin and then Spanish both beat English. If someone who learnt English as a second language would speak it when they had to, but if you go to their…
Against
Learning a language requires a lot of time. Where are children going to find such time. They will have more necessary things to do such as sport and other activities that will benefit children more. Pro stated that Spanish and Mandarin are more commonly used. Yes but let's take…
Firstly, I would like to point out some misleading flaws on the pros side. 1.Pro stated that English is the one language out of thousands. However English is the most commonly known. If you had to select a random person from the 7 billion people in our world (if it was an…
207.
School days should be longer
For
the school days will be extend be an hour or two to not in the morning but towards the evening so that more can be accomplished and we would take days off at the end of the school year by making them up in year it would shorten our year for longer vacation breaks. In a study…
I think that we should have longer school days. One reason to why we should extend the days of school is so other students and i can enjoy longer breaks and more accomplished in a day especially for high school students who have so much to do each day and not enough time for each
Against
Response to this part of his argument: In a study done in Massachusetts called Expanded learning time initiative a school added 2 hours on to there day and the schools average test scores went up exponentially. That was done with elementary school kids. I am not suggesting that…
My opponents argument just for reference I think that we should have longer school days. One reason to why we should extend the days of school is so other students and I can enjoy longer breaks and more accomplished in a day especially for high school students who have so much…
208.
Brain science and psychology should be compulsory in schools
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Knowing the brains structure will help the understanding of how it works. Imagine you have moved to a new town, it will help you a great deal if you know where the bank is, the library, the town hall, the hospital. Its the same with the brain, it will aid in the recognition of…
You cant make money unless you spend money. In reality, It is fairly straightforward to understand the basic allocations of brain structures and their respective functions, for example, the prefrontal cortex in relation to decision making, the amygdala in relation to compulsive…
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that really ain't important you know. It's a wrong comparison. If you recognize what those buildings look like and their functions, that's good. You really don't need to know that the library is to the right of the town hall, just how to recognize the difference in them, which…
Do we really need all those subjects in the brain? "human brains, function, geography, theorem, psychology", as stated in the resolution, are certainly a lot. We don't necessarily need to know the geography of the brain. That will only help brain surgeons. Cannot we merely…
209.
College education should be free
For
My opponent has failed to provide evidence to back up his claim, I have.
Do you have any proof that is would be "bad?"
Against
not really, its just some common sense.
If free college is legalized, the college education would probably be from a bad college because good academic colleges would not want people going there for free. This would mean that people relying on free college education would not be as good for them.
210.
The current US schooling system is unfair and corrupt
For
As a brief road map, I will be providing information on why I believe the resolution, and presenting sources to prove my point. Lastly before I begin, good luck to my opponent. Hello, I said in strong affirmation with the resolution that states: The current schooling system in…
If you would like to debate me on this subject, just say I accept. I will be using sources, and if sources may be questioned based on reliability. Please be reasonable, and just remember, it's just a debate. My apologies if I do not immediately respond, I will debate as soon as…
Against
Okay, my opponent had forfeited again. Please give me the conduct point because my opponent cannot rebut to my arguments, and did not defend his own arguments. So, vote for Con.FrameworkBecause Pro forfeited again for the second time, give me the conduct point or the whole…
Sorry for forfeiting a round. My opponent had forfeited a round also, so right now, conduct is tied. I will refute my opponent's arguments then post my arguments. Proposition's Case1. You don't learn anything that relates to the "real world"Pro states that in school you learn…
211.
Common Core standards are bad for schools
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Thank you for joining my debate. Common core is bad for schools because it values tests over learning. The way the whole system is set up makes it so that intelligence is measured by standardized test upon standardized test each year, causing stress, anxiety, and depression. If…
While Common Core does set standards for students, many of these standards are not right. Common Core math is overcomplicated, using the method of grouping numbers for basic addition problems which is not the best approach for teaching second graders. There is no need to…
Against
The Common Core system is a set of academic standards in mathematics and the English language arts (S1). Common Core gives public schooling the initiative to properly educate students, and prepare students for college. A lecturer at Boston University says that "One of the broad…
Challenge accepted
212.
Merit pay based on student achievement should be a major part of teacher pay
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Resolved: Merit pay based on student achievement should be a significant component of K-12 teacher compensation in United States public schools My partner and I stand in firm affirmation of today's resolution. Our first contention is that Merit based pay brings about…
When it comes to the human race we often don't think about the long term consequences of our actions. That short term success isn't always good for the long term success. This is why my partner and I urge a con ballot on the following topic: Merit pay based on student…
Against
The main theoretical argument against merit pay is that it will undermine cohesions in the school, pitting teachers against teachers. Evidence. There is evidence from a recent student of a Texas merit program that indicates that merit pay does not improve educational outcomes.…
I shall be taking the Con side of the debate and will stand in negation of the resolution. I will first define several important words, then post my argument, and finally refute my opponent's contentions. I. Definitions: Achievement: something accomplished, esp. by superior…
213.
College should be fully government funded
For
Harvard may be number one but have you actually looked at who goes majority of students are white which doesn't represent true diversity do you know why because of the wealth disparity that have been caused by years of oppresions that the government placed on minorities. Jim…
Government should pay the bill because it would increase the education rate so that we can be more competive in the world and we could raise our rank we were at one point number 1 in the world now we have decrease to 32 countries in Germany are higher thatn us. We need to be…
Against
Although such a matter is true in distinct fields, it shall remain as such. Even though the majority of the population is White (42%), there are still Asians (17%), Black (8%), and International (11%). With this amount of diversity, it is truly unreasonable to state that a…
No, college tuition should not be entirely government funded for the sole purpose of independence from the government. The beauty of such a manner is what allows American universities to achieve far more than abroad. For instance, Harvard University is ranked 1 instead of…
214.
Badly behaved children should be sent to boot camps
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This house believes badly behaved children should be sent to boot camps. Many children these days are badly behaved and it just puts a strain on the hard working children. These " bad" people target people who are smart why? because they're a teachers pet or because they do…
Well i do not think it "violates" them it obviously is what they deserve if they dont "care" about their behaviour. They go there to see they are being punished properly and to learn the disciplines of good behaviour. I also do see your points but i do believe badly behaved…
Against
I do believe strict punishment is good when needed but boot camp is bit to the extreme. Isolating them away from you isent going to help. If you love them why send them away to be manned up. I accept your challenge and hope we have a great debate on this interesting topic
Boot camp is not good for a child, it makes there lives miserable for however long you send them there. It strains them out with pain and suffering. If you want your child to behave there are other ways to fix bad behavior. I would like to say thank you again and wish my…
215.
Offensive speech should be protected on college campuses
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Thank you con. And now we may move on into our refutations:-Neutality: My opponent contends that colleges/universities need to preserve neutrality in order to foster an intellectual environment, and that in order to keep a college/university neutral it therefore needn't/mustn't…
A quick definition from the webster dictionary;Offensive: causing someone to feel hurt, angry, or upsetFirst, a little background on where I'm coming from - here is a video by ReasonTV depicting the state of the way speech is seen on Occidental College: (notice that one girl in…
Against
Thanks Pro. Rebuttals1. College/Universities need to foster opposing viewpoints in order to preserve an academic environment. While this is true, it doesn't make my opponents argument more effective in any way. This is because for something to be offensive, it has to cause…
I'm busy, but if you're reading this, it means that I found time to create an argument. You're welcome, Con. I know, I'm amazing.Now first of all, I would like to say that "safe spaces" are ridiculous (almost as ridiculous as this font). However, this is not the subject of the…
216.
Public schools should be allowed to censor student newspapers
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I agree with you that in normal student speech, they must tolerate all viewpoints (within reason). However, I disagree that a school promoted newspaper is normal student speech. In the quote I provided above, the Supreme Court said that there was a distinction. In this case,…
If that were the case, then I would disagree with the Hazelwood decision. That proceeds from my argument, because if the Hazelwood case says censorship cannot exist, and the Hazelwood case is correct, then censorship is not allowed. However, the text of the decision (from…
Against
In the instance you mentioned, about the teen pregnancy article, I would agree with you. As I stated before, if it threatens safety it should not be allowed. While that particular article did not threaten safety per se, it did compromise the pregnant student's identity and…
Again, the Hazelwood case states that it is considered a public forum with approval from the school. This would then mean that it is supported by the school, which you state would negate 1st Amend. rights. However, it is still a public forum, regardless of school support, and…
217.
School sports should be banned from public school districts
For
School Sports are terrible for public school districts. They are too pricey, too dangerous, and oh so distracting. Before we begin I would like to say this: Sports shouldn't be eradicated- just taken off of school time tables.
My opponent has given evidence as to why schools need sports to meet the "equal opportunity" mission. However, not all school sports are as free as they seem- according to this article, (http://www.seattletimes.com...) many students may pay up to 100 dollars to be able to play-…
Against
In his first argument, Pro mentions that "Many student from high-performing countries abroad- like China, India, etc. Are often shocked at how huge the focus on school sports is here", and emphasizes on "sports like football, basketball, and soccer teams- maybe even volleyball,…
To deny the availability of School Sports is to deny that option to those who cannot afford Alternatives As a believer in equal opportunity (however not in equal results), I believe that all children, regardless of their parents' income, deserve the chance to experience the…
218.
Students should be allowed to talk during class
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1. Why should children not be able to speak in a classroom. One of the sole reasons for learning is to be skeptical; ask questions. Well, certainly not obvious questions, but ones that are interesting you. You can't be afraid to ask questions or talk or you will not be taught…
1. 2. It will be simple, I present you with why students need to be able to speak during class, and you will provide me with support about you believing that students should not be able to speak. 3. Be serious.
Against
Please forgive me for not posting my argument. Now then, as you all know, I personally believe that children should only talk when allowed by a teacher. 1. Now, if we gave students the ability to talk completely freely, do you think they are going to talk about school work?…
I accept and look forward to an excellent debate.
219.
Homeschooling is better than traditional schooling
For
I have never done one which such a small character count; it was challenging. I have shown that CON's original resolution is not necessarily true and CON has agreed with some of my counterpoints, while chosing not to address others.
CON has made a categorical statement; I will show that it is not necessarily so.First, "better" is a subjective term. 73% of parents who homeschool do so because they are dissatisfied with the public schools 1. In their opinions, homeschooling is better. Parents have the…
Against
Agreeing to pro - Tthat there are smart parents,by homeschooling more attention can be paid towards children but students have the fear of their teachers and they are someone whom they don't know but they very nicely know their parents and are rarely scared of them hence they…
According to me homeschooling is not better than going to school. Homeschooling is the eduction of children at home, typically by parents or by tutors, rather than other formal settings of public or private school. When we go to school we are exposed to an outer enviroment…
220.
Elementary schools should use ability tracking
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Don't know why you just repeated your first statement. Meh, I'll do this anyway. Not all kids think the same way, so they should attend classes the best suit them. It's not fair if a kid fails his/her assignment because they take longer to grasp a subject than the other kids.…
If the child is struggling they shouldn't be given work that they don't understand until they fully understand it, and students who are excelling shouldn't have to wait for the rest of the class to catch up.
Against
How would you feel if your child was put into an academic group based on their ability? This is called tracking. Tracking is when students move to classrooms based on their skills and abilities. For example, if your child is reading below grade level, then they would work with…
How would you feel if your child was put into an academic group based on their ability? This is called tracking. Tracking is when students move to classrooms based on their skills and abilities. For example, if your child is reading below grade level, then they would work with…
221.
State colleges should be tuition-free for state residents
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Almost every young adult today is expected to have a college degree. It is a social norm in todays society. Many people have a lot to consider when applying to colleges. Things such as location, size of the school, its reputaion and its majors are things that will decide…
1) 70% - 30% argument "The Pro thinks that since 70% of all high school students get into college, then 30% must not get into college ONLY because it is too expensive" If you read my argument, I stated that the expense is a "major" factor in students not attending college, not…
Against
1) 70% - 30% In this argument the Con brought up concerning evidence about how even those who get into college cannot finish because of financial issues. The con also brought up how in lower income families this issue becomes far more common. .. This sounds pretty bad, but let…
1) 70% - 30% argumentThe Pro thinks that since 70% of all high school students get into college, then 30% must not get into college ONLY because it is too expensive, and that is not true.............. Students dont get into college for all kinds of reasons1 - Criminal record…
222.
Lincoln-Douglas debates should be based on philosophy, not statistics
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----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The point of LD is to judge which case makes more logical sense, not to see which statistics provide better evidence. Going back to round…
I am sorry if i didnt specify case too well, but i was reffering to Lincoln Douglas cases. I am also sorry about your confusion. A core value is what a person seeks to achieve and a value criterion is how you wish to achieve your core value. I am also sorry for the confusion…
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My opponent appears to neglect the fact that I never stated that LD arguments were used to see which statistics provided better evidence or the fact that I never mentioned that one should rely on statistics. I ask my opponent to re-read my statement, "LD cases are said to be…
On another note, I searched a little more and am now fully informed on the purpose and outcome of LD cases. I would like my opponent to disregard my statements about legal cases and the broad term of cases, as I can fully present and opposing argument now. As my opponent…
223.
Universities should admit equal numbers of men and women in every subject
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However, I shall try my best. Con has said that the picking of students in universities depends on the field. However, in modern society, we shouldn't think certain fields as male roles, or others as female roles. Also, there are an increasing number of males in medical field…
In our society today, it is not our place to decide whether a certain role in society is for females or for males. We should furthermore not prevent people from becoming what they want to be, or in this case, learn what they want to learn, but instead, encourage people to…
Against
It depends on the field, normally female select medical field as compare to male, similarly male select engineering field.
224.
Universities should formally endorse respect as a core value
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thanks very much my opponent for posting your completely irrelevant argument which does not relate to the topic at hand and for this reason I find it hard to debate with you. I hope that you will try and provide concrete evidence for your opinions which are completely…
Thanks very much my opponent but I want you to stop quoting from the bible to support your claim as we are not arguing about religion and besides not every body is religious or even a Christian. However, I will like to support my claim that diseases are not cause by demons.…
Against
Most organizations such universities or debate.org do not allow people to verbally offend each other, this could be a way to keep harmony or to limit our rights. I suggest our freedom should not be restricted in favor of the modern value of respect. I meant to be this more as a…
If someone tells you that you can live 900 by choosing the right diet, they are trying to full you. Blasphemy is an example of how to endorse respect to the point of making idea to question an idea, the idea of religion. The idea of sickness generated by daemons, is in deed…
225.
Public schools should teach creationism
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The debate gets pretty simple here. He concedes key arguments that makes his position pretty problematic. I'll respond to his last round before going through my arguments again.-----There's a lot of statements in his last round that make effectively the same argument, so when…
I accept and will be refuting his statement before presenting my own arguments.-----My opponent starts with the argument that " ... it is discrimination towards other religions.", saying that "...you are being taught against your religion or belief. I think that is wrong…
Against
The concept I am trying to promote is that evolution is the model that is accepted by the vast majority of scientists and therefore that is the model that should be taught in public schools. Opposing view points to the evolution model should be discussed as well but only based…
Creationism should not be taught in public schools because it is discrimination towards other religions. Say you're Muslim, Hindu or any other religion and you come to this school because you're in the catchment or for any other reason and you are being taught against your…
226.
Teachers should be allowed to carry firearms at school
For
i think they should because think of this a robber comes in the school and is starting to kill children 1 classroom at a time and he/she comes to your classroom dont u want your teacher to kill him/she? just think of that situation please take a moment to think.
well think about sandy hook go to this website and read it and then tell me what u think of this http://www.usnews.com...
Against
Guns are dangerous and immature students will want to play with the gun because they think its cool so they might end up injuring themselves. Having teachers armed shows that violence and weaponary is okay and it sets a bad example for kids and kids can get scared and lose…
-_- did you even bother to read my last argument...? I know it's sad and everything but its already passed and i already thought of a plan that could take the status quo's place (... that I already said in my last argument)
227.
Education standards should be based on Freirean pedagogy
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Freirean pedagogy is a teaching style where the student and the teacher are equals. The educator treats the student like a partner in his education. It takes away the autocracy from a classroom and puts in cooperation. It takes out the lectures and puts in a discussion. I…
I will cover the time argument(not covered due to lack of space in last speech) and, we need more critical thinking skills. I will also cover your dropped oppression argument. 1.Time Frame-Even if it would take more time, education would still have better quality. It's also not…
Against
1st point: You didn't address the time issue at all. If there were to be about 25-30 students, how would any individual student learn at all? A discussion takes time and depth, which an hour class does not have. The teacher must split the discussion equally among students, or…
Hello, and I'll be joining you for debate. I believe freirean pedagogy is not beneficial to society. I honestly have never heard of this, but I'll try my best... Freirean Pedagogy is a way for teachers to communicate with their students by having discussions in-class. However,…
228.
American education is fundamentally flawed
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America is a country that possesses the potential for goodness. But if we continue to lack preparation of our children to engage the world constructively, it will mean our demise. Would you not agree that our lack of emphasis in this regard is what caused our decline towards…
As far as factual attainment, yes. But knowledge must conform to truth. Our children are lost in this regard. We have children who can spout facts, but few who possess any conviction to attend the facts that they have learned. What good is it to be uncertain of what you know,…
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okay fine , if you said that about safety for everybody.... but i just already said, everything is depend to us ... no other :) okay ,,, nobody can blaming your opinion .but remember this.. for bad moral or anything can be valid around us ,, but you can be your self only with…
yup you said that ,,, but if you want to know ,, many people in other country will be going there ,,, ya i know just because you so scared with moral maybe or for many child ... but if you can open your eyes for more large you will be find ,,, Wow America is The Nice Country :P…
229.
Standardized tests are the best way to admit college students
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Thanks, grape, for answering so quickly and succinctly. Responses to: C1: My opponent's sources do confirm that females with lower SAT scores than males do better in college study than said males, however no margin is offered and I can only hope to assume it is a slight…
I stand in affirmation that standardized tests such as the ACT and SAT are the best way for universities to discern possible students. ~reasons~ Objectivity: These tests show no favoritism and are the same for every tester on the same test day. Practicality: they are very…
Against
All arguments extended.
Resolution Negated: That standardized tests are the best way for universities to discern potential students. Examination of the Resolution: One concern I have with the resolution is whether it is meant to imply it is the best way to determine which students to accept or which…
230.
Phones should be allowed in schools
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students are going to use their phones no matter what. So why cut down on the constant disciplining and wasting time and, just let them be used they can be used a dictionary's, to take notes, and to keep a student organized. As for them being distractions I agree but, with a…
Well that is a very vaild reason to my argument lol i have no comeback material.
Against
Ok, I'm just going to argue for the sake of time.Students often forget to turn off their phones in class, and ringing noises or text-message alerts disrupt learning.Even if set to silent, cell phones can still cause distraction, since text messaging has become a high-tech…
Whoops. Accidentally clicked on the accept button
231.
Students should be allowed to listen to music during seminars
For
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232.
Publicly posting student grades motivates students to improve
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I feel you do have good points in your argument, but the child should see their name at the bottom of the list as a goal. From that day forward they should put in the work needed to rise in the ranks. In today's schooling system they have dumb downed everything possible and in…
I feel grades should be posted so the world can see. Why it that you may ask? Some may see as a achievement or other see as embarrassment. You put in those long studying hours and have only the perfect score on a test to show for it. People want to be seen as the smartest in…
Against
I feel that grades should not be posted in a public space. Personal privacy is, and should always be, a primary concern for schools and students. One of the issues that I have with posting grades in a public setting is that it fosters a certain environment that does not…
Hard work is important. However, putting people down in a public space does nothing to help those who struggle become better. In fact, I would argue that it does the opposite, and instead creates a cycle of perpetual failure. Those who do poorly fall into a rut. In addition,…
233.
Studying art is valuable outside of a career
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Perhaps you indeed have a point, although in the modern world, art is meaningless to some. But art is still a hobbie and you do not need the skills to master it or even give it a try.
I do not agree, art was not practised by earlier generations of humans as a "career", it was practised to express feelings and opinions as well as represent and write history. Fro 18-20 century art and music was very popular, some artists mastered art so well visitors would cry…
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To summarize, Pro hasn't provide a strong rebuttal point, and has failed to give a reason as to art's usefulness outside a career field. As for a hobby, a hobby isn't very useful or practical, and art is just a waste of time. Art doesn't relieve stress either, it requires more…
Exactly. Outside the career field, there isn't much use of art today. As you said so, visitors cried due to the feelings expressed by art even though they didn't do art, so that rules out the use of art to a critic. 18-20 century art was popular because there were good artists…
234.
Classroom atmosphere is the most important factor in learning
For
Thank you
Waiting for further reply.
Against
As you described people like Archimedes, Thomas Alva Edison was lucky to get exception mind..I don't agree..its on us how we take the matter.....God Have not distinguish us into different minds as we do!! Besides this...I would like to turn your attention to word 'only' . Its a…
As you said it is the first need..then I like to tell you that there are still many children who doesn't get an opportunity to study in the class and mix up with the classroom atmosphere but still they shine in their life!! Success is in the fingertip man, the only requirement…
235.
Biased versions of history should be allowed in school curricula
For
The goal is to encourage students to think
Freedom of Speech
Against
Schools should teach the controversy in history
Schools should teach facts
236.
Pregnant students should be allowed in regular schools
For
Full forfeit vote for me please.
Pregnant people should be allowed to go to school. It is not fair they lose their education because they are giving birth to life!
Against
if pregnant students still wants to continue the school, she can continue her education in homeschool because it will be safe the good name by that students who pregnant in school.
237.
Public colleges should not restrict constitutionally protected speech
For
First off, in every debate format I've ever seen (Lincoln-Douglas, Public Forum, Policy) the second speaker always addresses their opponent after they first make their arguments, but it all happens in the same round. Next, While private colleges do have a bit more room to bend…
To begin I would like to point out my opponent's dropped arguments. My opponent has not attacked my contentions except for when I talked about dissenting speech. Since I don't have much to defend, I will immediately move to attack my opponents case then defend my point. My…
Against
You never defined "Public" Universities- so I assumed you meant Universities open to the public. Following this definition, colleges are brainwashing camps and free speech inhibits them from providing the best quality brainwashing to their students.
In most debates you don't respond to your opponent until after you made your case. Apparently those were not the terms of the debate. Either way my argument was that colleges are private property and they can make their own rules this may not apply to government colleges- but…
238.
A college education makes success in life easier
For
I extend all of my original arguments and following arguments as my opponent has forfeited the round.
1. My opponent makes the point that some of the most successful people did not attend college or did not graduate college. He provides a link listing the top 100 people that did not attend/graduate college. the issue with this argument is that this list is restricted to a very…
Against
College does not make success in life more easily achievable. 1) Some of the most successful people did not attend college, or did not graduate college. http://elitedaily.com... 2) College causes a lot of people to go into debt leading to insecure financial standings.…
I accept the resolution.
239.
School dress codes do more harm than good
For
They will not get looked down on in school. Because everybody dress like that. Now it's a different story if they wear a bikini.
Ok, I get that. But that's the way they want to dress. I seen girls dress like whores and still succeed in school. I seen guys who sag their pants still succeed in school. And one of those guys is my brother. He sags his pants but he still gets A's and B's, he is a gentleman,…
Against
I never once said that they won't do good in school but they will be looked down on and then they will have a harder time in school. So yeah. I don't think that people should be able to wear WAHTEVER they want but yeah.
I think that if everyone always expressed the way that they wanted then a lot of people would be offended and hurt or disgusted. Some girls would dress like whores and guys don't know how to wear their pants like come on now if you don't know what to wear to school then get the…
240.
English curricula should prioritize classic literature over modern film analysis
For
sigh.
An english curriculum that focuses on the classics is far more relevant to the subject as compared to one that analyses modern films. There is a reason why classics endure and films do not. Films, are in fact, not prose nor poem. They are not an 'entire body of writing'.…
Against
I will be arguing on the moral side and one of my arguments will revolve around the relevance to society. How are students supposed to be interested in such works such as Shakespeare? It doesn't relate to modern times nor does it focus on issues revolving round our everyday…
Yes films are better as they are modern and children today should be learning about the modern issues in our society not reading Shakespeare. Kids wont be Engadget or listening in class therefore might not learn as well. A child's brain is electronically driven and books will…
241.
The length of summer vacations in the American school system is harmful to education
For
im gonna have to forfeit, i have no idea what i has thinking when i posted this haha. Late night caffeine induced thinking. the only thing ive got to rebut is that as a kid my summer break was from mid june to mid August, about 2 months. and then ive heard off schools having 3…
I would like this debate to be about educational effectiveness and not about the cost of schools. Con will debate why summer vacations are good for education, not for the recreation of students. Now my argument. There is so much time off during summer breaks, 2-4 months on…
Against
Due to the forfeit, and my previous arguments, voting Con is justified.
Pro's contention is that the summer break instituted in the American educational system is harmful to the education of the students that go through the system. The break in school may allow a time of recreation, but it causes the student to forget certain things which he…
242.
Homeschooling is a poor option compared with traditional schools
For
Let me say right off that I enjoyed this debate. Nothing too nasty, very factual, and I did learn a lot. So thank you for this debate. Now, to rebut and restate.I applaud you for your financial opposition. I have found those to be true, and I must be honest, I cannot defend…
I am unable to view the links you provided because I need a subscription, though I give you credit for the facts and evidence.However, it seems like I know very little still. Any one person can copy and paste a link, and hope that their opponent is too lazy to read it. These…
Against
I know it as a definite discerning from my experience that a child can participate in Debate and Drama outside of school. Also, it's worthy to take note that you compartmentalized in such a fashion that simply deploys a seeming advantage in ways that there are not.The Obscuring…
I found an infographic that really took all the facts I presented from different sources and put it into one place. I think you'd find it rather informing. It does, admittedly, appear to be neglectful to all the downsides of Homeschooling.[1]So that should help you with the…
243.
Schools should regularly search students' bags and lockers
For
But how are you going to protect your child. do you want their school to be shot up and one of your kids died or your kids come home smoking crack. yea i know kids can crack a system but that doesnt matter kid need to be safe from any harm
Hey Con, If you ever get married and have kids, don't you want your kids to be safe from weapons and drugs? Tell me.
Against
I answered the question. The school will still be unsafe. Besides, the parent should be enforcing this. It's an opportunity to be helpful that will be far better than a school trying to take that role. To keep kids the most safe that can be kept, they must be given personal…
I'd love for them to be safe, but this really won't do that. Besides the fact that this is theoretically impossible and, therefore, the point is moot, it will invade the privacy of students and further remove parent from child. This should never be reality. You might get a few…
244.
Schools should start later in the day
For
In order to get a job you probably have to be older than 18, after the age of needing 8-9 hours of sleep. You can change your schedule then. We change schedules twice a year, with DST (Daylight Savings Time). If you set your alarm you won't wake up at 8 and have it become a…
In order to be healthy, teens need 8-9 hours of sleep a day Cited: Benaroch, Roy, MD. "Child Sleep: Recommended Hours for Every Age." WebMD. February 6, 2012. Web. 8 July, 2014. . I find it easier to sleep in versus getting to sleep earlier and nearly all kids do homework in…
Against
you said that you think that it is better for people to sleep in instead of waking up earlier but as i said before it helps out with future jobs. for example trucker have to get up early to get their load to were they get in high school they get up early to go to school and…
I think that kids should go to school at the same time because they have more time at the end of the day to do activities. if they start later in the day they wont have time to do their homework witch i am strongly against but it is better for the kids to go to school at the…
245.
Tennessee was right to protect teachers exploring the merits of creationism
For
Freedom of speech should apply to teachers as much as anyone else
Teaching creationism as well as evolution gives students freedom to choose
Against
Tennessee is not seeking to protect freedom of speech
Teachers should not have freedom to teach whatever they wish as fact
246.
Chinese teenagers should complete high school in China
For
well i see i am not a good debater you win. good debate.... you should find another person who is more good at debate and will make a challenge....
first point is that China has a very solid elementary education for High school students. Elementary education established basic knowledge and skills for students in order to help study their profession further more when they go to college. Moreover, the quality of higher…
Against
My opponent has conceded the debate. I kindly accept his graceful concession and wish to provide some words of encouragement. To my opponent:You provided strong contentions and have amazing potential to become a highly-skilled debater someday. When I first joined the site, I…
ArgumentsI. China is currently the largest exporter of international students.In 2012, an article was published by CaixinOnline which was titled, 'China Becomes World's Top Source of Overseas Students'. [1] According to the Center for China and Globalization (CCG) and the…
247.
Homeschooling should be strictly regulated by governments
For
I would wish to point out a few things that are important: my opponent's use of the words "everyone," "always," and "never." My opponent apparently has very little understanding or exposure to homeschooling. As a little background, I was homeschooled from 2nd through 11th…
Against
ya ya ya. blah blah blah. argue argue argue. this is getting boring. i'm gonna stay low for a while
I believe homeschooling shouldn't be allowed because everyone who goes there always come out shy or with social problems because their parents ,or whoever teaches them, never lets them out or see the world with their own eyes.
248.
Parents should be required to pay for their children's college education
For
The parents have made an investment to raise their kids because it was their choice to have children and do so. I simply think that they should be obligated to finish what they started. I realize that they my have their own expenses, but if they were responsible they should've…
<> It was not the child's choice to be born in the first place; nor was it the child's choice to be responsible for the poor judgments of past generations that led to an enormous burden of monsterous debt. Choice is not the issue here. The Standard of Living is something that…
Against
What if the parents don't care you go to college or not? It's good for you, not necessarily good for them. They can refuse to pay due to they don't want their products in a better market.Period.
The parents have spent a lot to take care of you in the past 18 years. They also have their own expense needs to be cover and save up for their retirement. You can take couple years off and apply for financial aid from the federal government, grants from school and other…
249.
America's public education system is failing its students
For
Our entire culture is not geared towards education. The system only works with one type of student, so of course some will be able to compete with the best. The best learners are the ones who learn on their own. We are not communists, so choosing your own career is not really a…
Waiting.
Against
Okay (and sorry bout that) I am going to argue that the educational system is not terrible, it is just imperfect. Although it is true that or the money we spend on schooling in general and our results compared to other countries aren't equal, the issue here are the variables…
I accept your challenge. I will be arguing that it is not terrible.
250.
Formal school systems are redundant for education
For
1. It was been scientifically proven that students can only retain about 10% of any particular lesson. Thus, using a teacher is a very inefficient method of learning. There should be at least a shadow curriculum which is solely computer based. This could be used for students…
Quote -In your view, what would be an appropriate manner in adopting technology in the classroom? Would it be endless video watching to gain knowledge on a topic, along with on line tutorials programs with click answering of multiple choice questions? This type of educational…
Against
1.Response I would like to review your scientific/educational theory reference for my own edification. Typically, a teacher will assess what students already know, then plan a lesson that is at a level they cannot complete without assistance. This is called the Zone of…
It's not uncommon for young adults to do some, or all of their college course work via computer. But these students already have developed discipline toward learning. Online courses, to an extent are self paced. There are weekly assignments but, there is no time limit on…

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