Education Debate Topics — page 24

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1151.
Laptops should be used in classrooms
For
Please extend my arguments Con.
I believe that the suitable age for the laptops to be used is at the start of high school. During the primary years, a child practices his/her handwriting and most of the work that needs to be done is done by hand except for few research projects. I strongly think that six to…
Against
Although using laptops in school is not a bad idea and a lot of schools do it, I do not agree that it should be practiced as much because doing most of the work on the laptops will mean that school age children will not practice writing by hand as much and therefore their…
1152.
The Australian national curriculum should teach 'Australian values'
For
My opponent has failed to respond to my counter-arguments, hence they stand.
Extend my arguments.
Against
Aussie schools can try to teach children Australian Values to children, but we must remember that values cannot be learnt from textbooks or by the teacher telling them. Most children tend to copy what adults or their role models do. For example, if a teacher or student is kind,…
Please? I need one quick.
1153.
Homework should be abolished in schools
For
Homework should be eliminated because of students not sleeping, getting streesed, dizzy , or even sick just because of doing their homework everyday from the morning sunshine to the beautiful sunset. Children these days are more tired if you would ask them. They also want to…
But according to a website: ( www.independent.co.uk/news/warning-homework-can-harm-your-child-1198820.html ) States that homework is not a good thing. It also states in there that a reporter told "Is homework really necessary? "
Against
My opponent forfeited.
My opponent forfeited.
1154.
Schools should assign homework to be submitted online
For
The whole world is becoming very reliant on technology so we should evolve to a technology world, technology is everywhere you look. Lets enforce electronic homework and come up with solutions to help out students like providing laptops, Wi-Fi connecters, tablets, etc.
It's simple things like this that us young students need to change, its called growing pains but by next generation electronically homework will be revolutionized. Con said " As for the remark about making excuses, not everyone can afford to buy a new laptop when one might be…
Against
I greatly recognize the fact that technology has become an increasing factor in our everyday lives, but I don't see the need in requiring homework to be turned in online. I think there should be an option to turn in physical copies. As for the remark about making excuses, not…
I'm currently a Freshman, and in most of my core classes (mandatory classes put in place by the school) we are required to turn in homework assignments online. There are several reasons why I feel this is a lot more challenging for the student. First, there is always the…
1155.
Modern school life is better than in past generations
For
Dude.. you learn lot from school that u don't anywhere else in your life. And school is the most beautiful experience that is remembered. 95% people have been to school. And we can't forget that we start our journey for school. And the guides i.e teachers , parents . And let's…
Well...well said . But only 7% suffer from that 93%,enjoy this life . And they suffer because of their fault. During school life you are free and u can do everything that u can't do after schools. It's time for masti and enjoyment . Have you never been to school...???
Against
"And school is the most beautiful experience that is remembered. 95% people have been to school."This is nothing more than conjecture as the validity of the statement cannot be proven, contrarily, it can easily be dismissed using the figures [cite requested] my opponent has…
"Free"... Let's ponder this word, shall we? Free as defined by Merrian-Webster: "enjoying personal freedom : not subject to the control or domination of another" This is the complete opposite of school life. In fact, from start to end, a student's actions, activities and even…
1156.
High school students should be required to take art classes
For
Students need exposure 1.) Although you may not use art in your future life/career, nor is it everybody"s cup of tea, same as you may not need and or like other core required academics, it is helpful that students are at least exposed to the subject, for it may come up in…
Thank you to my contender for posting a worthwhile debate I felt like I could argue I hope the voters will see my main arguments If students don't Have to take it. 1. ) They won't and may miss out on undiscovered passions Need exposure 1. ) To at least know what there just like…
Against
I thank the contender for submitting his argument. On to my rebuttal.Rebuttal: Students need exposure to art.My opponent has made an argument that in order to be prepared for future confrontations with art you must be exposed to it in high school. This is not true. 1.) The…
I appreciate the swift acceptance.As a senior student taking Arts & Humanities as a night class, I must set aside time each week to do the course online. This leads me to question why students are forced to take an art class in order to graduate.Art classes should be optional,…
1157.
Kids should be allowed to play video games on weekdays
For
As that may be true one of the main factors to children not doing their school work is that they don't feel that it is fair that they don't get video game time.
kids should be able to play video games so that they are happy
Against
Video games are a distraction from school work and chores they should not be able to be played on week days.
Fantastic, contact the debate.org police hahahahahha you weak imbecile. I am the debate.org police I run this site, among others and you can report me as many times as you want nothing will happen. Look at you, you're pathetic. Someone calls you a name and you run away like…
1158.
The school system urgently needs major reform
For
A summary of what my opponent has said is that, students should be put into classes based on their level of skill and interest in a certain subject so that they are not rushed and can work at their own pace, and should be taught by a group of teachers during a time both…
I can see the this debate has gone off topic as both debaters agree with the fact that the school is in need of reform in some way. Therefore the topic is no longer whether or not the school is in need of reform, but rather how should the school be reformed. Con starts off his…
Against
My opponent has stated something I have overlooked. My original idea for a school system reformed would be that each student has a selected councilor assigned to them based on their field of interest, however it is a little bit off topic and I apologize. Existing schools within…
What I'm seeing here in the pro support arguments of their debate is there is an issue with the way schools encourage students to participate in what they call mandatory, in what doesn't help students to grow the way they want to, or the way they should, and that certain…
1159.
Homework is less beneficial than schools believe
For
Welcome to the debate. 1st round is for acceptence.
Still, if someone falls behind a little bit then its a lot of trouble for them. For instance, a kid in the School of No name gets some gets some maths homework. He then gets English homework and History homework. In the afternoon after school he struggles to complete all the…
Against
Well you do have a good point about that like lunchtimes and detentions. But if you go to detention it is just a way of you learning to spend more time doing your homework. And going ck top my other argument by doing more homework it will improve your knowledge of those…
Well debatedebatedebate, I think that students should be allowed to have homework because its helps them review what they did in school and by doing homework the next time you come around to a question you did for homework you can remember it because you had homework on that…
1160.
Public high school students should not need to pass exit exams to graduate
For
Con begins by sighting the value of education. I agree, and throughout this debate I will demonstrate how valuing education has nothing to do with making standardized tests mandatory. Moreover, I will prove how the implementation of mandatory standardized tests to graduate…
Con begins by asserting that you do indeed have to fully grasp the material on an exam in order to pass an exam. That is absolutely not true. There are other ways to pass an exam, such as (1) cheating, (2) lucky guessing (3) random guessing (4) process of elimination (5)…
Against
I stand to negate the resolution: public high school students in the united states ought not be required to pass standardized exit exams to graduate. My value for this round will be that of education. Education is what enables humans to grow and experience life to its fullest.…
sry kinda long. good luck. and i respect your not debating LD but if you attack my value and standard id appreciate you offer an alternative. she is claiming that you do not need to fully grasp the material in order to pass the exam. this is not true. even if teachers teach…
1161.
Education systems require fundamental reform
For
While schools may teach some things that are taught on a day to day basis, the majority of maths and sciences will not be used depending on the job you have. If schools are not needed to live and we only need sustenance to live, then it is as though schools are wasting time.…
Here is why it must be changed: The typical school system teaches subjects such as math, science, history and english possibly depending on where you are. The reason I say must is because when looking at the necessities academically needed for life, one would not find those…
Against
My opponent says that he/her must have said must, because school doesn't encompass the academic necessities of life, but the problem with this is that there are no such things as academic necessities. No one needs to learn to live, people can live without it. Something that is…
Must- used to say that something is required by a rule or law http://www.merriam-webster.com...
1162.
Schools should actively influence students' political views
For
final
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Against
First wanted to explain how the debate will be 1st round premisses, 2nd round one makes 1 question pro 3rd round one answers the other's question, 4th round refute the other's answer, 5th round final considerations. My arguments are as follows: The school should not have…
1163.
Education should primarily aim at developing the whole person
For
You bring up some very interesting points but communication is used every day in the lives of people. In fact, communication is being used right now between us both and if neither of us were literate then we would not be able to have this debate. In the words of Hirsch, he asks…
It is in my opinion that the purpose of education is for the development if the person. Education teaches people how to understand life through many perspectives. The educators can broaden the understanding of another person by teaching them how be literate. When a person is…
Against
You stated in your arguement " As mentioned by Freire, he believes that communication is key into developing the person"s mind. I can agree with Freire because language and communication is what brings people together in the world today. If it was not for communication, people…
I will say that you did make very valid points in the stance of education being there to give us better chances in life and to better the world which is good, but this is more leaning towards what i was saying before in the sense that even though we all seem to think that…
1164.
Schools should offer frequent snacks instead of one lunch
For
Last time i listen to my health teacher, anyhow, i become hungry before and a few hours after lunch and that tends to impede my focus. At the very least, snacks would be able to keep a student from feeling hungry during the school-day so they could focus more on tasks.
It's been scientifically proven that having multiple, small, meals six to seven times daily allows your body to more easily metabolize food thus allowing students to have more nutrients that a growing child/teen needs to support not only a healthy body, but mind as well.
Against
Haha yeah, my PE teacher said the same sort of things back when I was in high school. Always question everything. Don't take what your health teacher says to you as fact. There's a saying that goes, "people who can't do, teach; people who can't teach, teach phys. ed." The best…
Scientific studies have been inconclusive in determining whether multiple, small meals are healthier than fewer, large meals: http://examine.com... http://www.slideshare.net... Additional sources: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov... http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov...…
1165.
School should start and end later in the day
For
Forfeiture
Con has forfeited this round of the debate.
Against
My school starts at 8:00 and gets off at 3:35 should we change it to 9:00 to 4:35 or something else and should this be implemented elsewhere?
1166.
All parents should be required to attend parenting classes
For
You are saying that your parents are perfect? No one is... Maybe to you they are perfect but to the world they're not you think they are perfect because THEY raised you using THEIR methods which you think is right. I'm not saying they're bad parents... I respect them but my…
First I will answer your question "Why should parents go for classes" : Most parenting classes help parents to understand their roles better. A new parenting class might talk about infants and their needs and safety, while a teen parenting class may focus on discipline and…
Against
Indeed, I accept with all gladness that my parents are not perfect just like you said..but what am saying is this, should our parents go for classess when they can train their children well? You didn't even answer my question in the first place..i have given reliable source…
Indeed i agree with you that they would be thought..but then let me ask you this question, what about parents who have been treating, training their children all this while in a good and moral way did they attend any parenting class? Now let me use personal anecdote, my parents…
1167.
Technology helps students learn better
For
Conclusion1. I provided evidence and backed up my arguments.2. Con conceeded and agreed with me.3. I win on every count.
Con HAS CONCEEDED. The resolution. "Is technology helping students learn"Cons own words. "Funny because my school uses I pads and more than half of them are playing games"That means that Half of the students ARE BEING HELPED BY TECHNOLOGY TO LEARN. Agian the topic is"Is…
Against
1. Your putting words into my mouth I did not say that just because I said half doesn't mean that I agree with you it means that I am making a point 2. What is with your text it doesn't make your point bigger it only tells us that you can press the caps lock button and you know…
Funny because my school uses I pads and more than half of them are playing games right now clearly you lose by and that video could have been fabricated or he students were only saying that because they want to keep the I pads BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM Shaka laka you should just…
1168.
All colleges and universities should accept the Common Application for undergraduate admissions
For
My opponent is attempting to counter my argument with a counterplan. However, what he fails to realize is that all of the aspects of the plan he poses are part of the common app process. To apply to a school, even with the common app, school transcripts, standardized grades,…
Resolved: All colleges and universities should accept the Common Application for undergraduate admissions. The Common App represents a convenient, efficient, and effective way for students and colleges to interact. Rather than requiring students to fill out tediously repetitive…
Against
My opponent makes a strange argument as his conclusion. He attempts to show that the "Kleptin Application" I propose actually in some way includes the Common Application. This is, of course, far from the truth. The common application allows room for a "general essay" as my…
My opponent has forfeited his last round, and all my arguments extend forward.
1169.
Students should be paid to attend school
For
Please vote yes. If you vote yes you will be so happy you did!
Against
:(
Where is the money gonna come from?
1170.
Preschool is a waste of time
For
Hello Crystal, I need to concede several points. First of all, I now believe that preschool (pre-K) can in fact be beneficial for some children (and parents). My real argument here was against the notion that our government should be funding preschool. That seems like an absurd…
All of the benefits you listed, such as a smoother transition for the child, learning to share, and a lessening of fear can be accomplished in the 1st grade. Preschool doesn't give children a significant advantage in their following year, nor in their later years. I don't know…
Against
Yes, of course these things could be accomplished in 1st grade but most schools have an expectation that a child will come to first grade with these basic skills allowing them to focus on reading and other core fundamentals. If a child is not adjusted to spending time away from…
I believe the intention of preschool is misunderstood and that the right school can be an excellent resource for a mother. A child needs to have a place to meet other children, learn to share both attention and their toys and have a place where they can be introduced to the…
1171.
Schools should operate year-round
For
I have no further argument.
It seems that Pro is unable to provide any argument. I challenge Pro to provide at least one supporting point for the debate.
Against
How do u know ? Kids would be tired because you would have to go to school every single day and high schoolers would have problems trying to get a job in the summer because they will only have a few breaks and they will not be able to help their parents with there taxs and high…
Should should not be year around because students would be to tired. Students would sleep in class and not get the education that they need. Students would not get the exersize that they need. Students will be to tired to go outside and play. Students would be to tired to go…
1172.
Schools should abolish homework
For
I'm only responding to clean up my debate box.
"i am a mostly b's student that never does any homework. if i had no homework, ever, then i would be one of the top in the school..."This statement doesn't make any sense. You say that you never do homework. You then say if you never had homework, you would be one of the top in…
Against
i am a mostly b's student that never does any homework. if i had no homework, ever, then i would be one of the top in the school considering that i never get below a 98 in a test or quiz. there are many who simply are already busy with extracurricular activities and would do…
1173.
Students should learn a second language
For
It is just a recommendation (for adult learners), but when it comes to kids/teens, it could be compulsory up to high school for example and after that they could choose if they wanted to continue pursuing the second language...
There are lots of studies that show the advantages of learning a second language. Besides that, we can also get around a lot easier by learning other languages, thus making personal, professional and academic lives not only easier, but also a lot more fun.
Against
That's unfortunate!
I assume my opponent has either changed his mind or is unable to answer?
1174.
Wikipedia should be accepted as an academic reference
For
My school discourages the use of wikipedia as a source of information based on the fact that "Anyone can edit it". this does not affect its credibility in any way. Many scientific truths are in fact widely accepted theories. this means that if everyone(Or nearly everyone)…
Against
All I am left to do is extend my arguments. Im sure the debater has a logical explanation for not showing up for two rounds of debate, but today, there is now way not to vote for me. I defeated all of his arguments and shown that Wikipedia should NOT be considered an acceptable…
Within the three days that were granted to my opponent to make his next argument this debate got some comments, one from mjg283, one from DucoNihilum, and one from tjzimmer. mjg283 seemed to be on the con side whereas tjzimmer and DucoNihilum were on the pro side. This just…
1175.
The Big Bang theory should not be taught in schools
For
I had and have no interest in debating the theory itself here, nor do I care to continue a debate with someone who tosses ad ad hominem arguments around as a strategy. Thanks for your time.
Ivisman96, I said the theory was ridiculous "on it's face" in my opening argument, and it is. We don't comprehend the universe itself as it is, let alone how it formed. Just yesterday Science daily reported that we have once again "lost" a big chunk of the universe we thought…
Against
You're welcome. It was and is not my intent to toss 'ad hominem' arguments. I was simply trying to ascertain your position and come up with your reasons for your stance which seemed to 'flip' a number of times. If your answers were clearer as to why you were advocating that…
Science is CONSTANTLY striving to be more correct. Just because we don't know everything, does that mean we should stop trying ? Science is science until it is disproven. And currently, the big bang theory has stood up to scrutiny…otherwise, the myriad number of studies per…
1176.
Tax funding should provide free higher education in the US
For
I think the analogy that you provided about having more appreciation for a car that was purchased with your own, hard-earned money was perfect, and I tend to agree with it. That being said, I think the metaphor is a little misguided. You assume that because the tuition of…
Being that this is a topic of interest in the media, and the current presidential runnings, I would like to have a debate over whether or not the United States should institute a socialized college education system, where student tuition comes from taxes and government…
Against
The deciding factor of the matter is this: is the cost of free education worth the benefits? Here are the benefits for free education: 1. Education will be widely available for all 2. The Tertiary education rate in America will go up Cost for free education: 1. More taxes…
An additional tax is vague. But every tax that ever is enacted always ends up hurting the people. And since the top 10% pay 70% of the US's taxes, any additional tax is mainly upon the rich. To go along with that, your argument based upon student's valuing school based on…
1177.
Physical education should be required in schools
For
The Topic here is if Physical Education in school is necessary, which I believe it should. Physical Education (P. E) is a class from Kindergarten to Twelve Grade that is graded just like more Primary Classes such as Science or Mathematics. I believe it should be necessary in…
I'm sorry I missed the deadline for my rebuttal. I think that P.E is needed in school's across the country. Countless physical therapist's agree that children need daily exercise to stay healthy. Since most children don't apply themselves to work out at home. School is an…
Against
Basic Rules and Agreements: 1. No vulgar, slang, or other offensive language is allowed. 2. Intentional spelling or grammar errors are not permissible. 3. The first round is for introduction and agreement purposes. 4. If sources are used, they must be cited with URLs or titles…
Pro has forfeited his Round 2. Therefore, none of my opening arguments were countered. I hope Pro finds some time to contribute to Round 3.
1178.
Intellectual ability should be a priority in life
For
Yes, I agree that many invention have been invented accidentally but here is a point . The accidents occur naturally . You can't invent anything without using your brain . The accident occurred while you were using your brain . So, in this case also you needed the help of your…
Can anyone do anything without using his/her brain?I don't think so.Because to do anything you need to use your brain.
Against
Again I'm unsure of whether you're saying these people were thinking intentionally and their accidental inventions were a pursuit of a different thought or whether these people were simply able to function at all due to their brain's inherent functioning and the fact that they…
There are two ways to take this: 1. "You can't do anything while braindead!", well yes, that is true, but that doesn't make sense to assert since basic cognitive ability (retardation) definitely does not open you "achieve anything in this world." 2. "Can you succeed without…
1179.
Mythology should be taught in schools
For
Thank you Connor for your arguments during this debate
Thank you for your input. I would just like to rebut your point on the fact that mythology is "irrelevant to the life they are living". So many things we live and and see everyday are because of mythology. For example, the Amazon river is named after a race of warrior women,…
Against
I assume you talk about teachings in public schools? Really why teach kids things irrelevant to the life they are living. better teaching them about something that actually matters. You think it gives insight to different cultures? There are plenty of other things to tell you…
1180.
Public schools should offer martial arts in physical education
For
Allow the round to forfeit without any votes since both of us have forfeited.
I hope we can have a productive and educational debate here. C1: Physical WellbeingMartial arts serves as a method of exercise that is highly beneficial because it [1]: Builds & stimulates muscle groups that mostly are unstimulated in the average student's life Increases…
Against
My opponent wishes there to be a 'shared' BOP... I will then accept this but I refuse to meet it this round and merely wish to play Devil's Advocate, poking hole's in the pro case. I'll present a more constructive case in a later round.I shall be quoting my opponent and…
I accept. Burden of proof is on pro.
1181.
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.
1182.
A personal finance credit should be required for high school graduation
For
I regret that my opponent was unavailable last round. Unfortunately, this is my last round, so I will not be able to respond to any of his arguments against my second round. Therefore, I would like to refer anyone reading this debate to my second round for detailed arguments. I…
First of all, allow me to thank you for taking up my challenge in a thoughtful, intelligent, and eminently debatable way. It is always gratifying to have a good opponent. Now, to the issue at hand. I shall respond to your arguments in the order in which you presented them, with…
Against
I apologize... I could have sworn I responded to your argument in the 2nd round, however, I guess my computer has failed me when I hit the "submit" button. In that case I will attempt to re-state my case and salvage this debate to the best of my ability. Out of respect for my…
The majority of your argument rests upon the fact that our economy is suffering because people are foreclosing on their mortgages which is true. However you cannot prove that requiring a Personal Finance class in high school would change this situation. As you have mentioned,…
1183.
Hirsch's approach to teaching is superior to Freire's
For
When speaking of literacy what I"m referring to is cultural literacy. National unity is dependent on this as a true way to achieve social equality. Hirsch stated "As the universal second culture, literate culture has some of the common currency for social and economic exchange…
Yeah but you still have to learn to read and write. Then you can establish a foundation of linguistic, cultural, historical knowledge to which you can compare and contrast all your future experiences to. One has to learn to read before he or she can read to learn, and even in…
Against
You say that this concept fulfills a democracy. Yet this concept makes the oppressed worse off especially miniorites since they can not participate fully in this democratic society when they are illiterate. To transform a society one needs to.. "not to "integrate' them into the…
Although one does need to know basic knowledge of words to develop their thinking it is essentially their knowledge that they try to retain that is oppressing themselves. They are not asking questions, and developing a consciousness to develop. Verbalistic lessons, reading…
1184.
The Pledge of Allegiance should be recited daily in US public schools
For
To summarize my debate, I believe that we do have a problem in our country regarding patriotism. Our youth lacks the patriotism and enthusiasm to say the pledge of allegiance. As the Con said, he believes the answer to the problem is to reduce the amount of times kids say the…
You are very correct in saying most teenagers do not care for politics and would rather be following a celebrity on twitter than watch the news. However, I will ask how does someone get excited about a celebrity? Typically the celebrity is attractive or has a hit song or some…
Against
Thank you for responding, Con. I also would like to reach out and thank you in advance for your service. My rebuttal is simple: Most teenagers don't care for politics, as proven by voter turnout in the recent decades. Introducing a revolutionary leader to unite the masses would…
This is a simple discussion. Should the Pledge of Allegiance be said daily in the public school system? I stand for the Con. My reasoning is that the Pledge, now said every day by high school students, is losing meaning among the youth. Constant exposure has caused a dulling of…
1185.
Standardized tests should be eliminated
For
Standardize testing SHOULD be eliminated. I am a Junior in a NJ high school, I'm not sure about other states, but here we take the HESPA and if you do not pass the HESPA you do not pass high school. Which I think is ridiculous because for someone like me who is smart but is bad…
I agree with you on some level, but colleges will see how many times someone has failed the HSPA or PARCC. So if one re-takes the test 3 or 4 times and finally passes this may reflect badly on their records, and lower chances of getting into a good school, which then holds them…
Against
Arguments Extended. Glad we were able to have this debate!
Once again, extremely valid arguments. However, I would believe that things would run similar to the ACT and SAT. When applying to colleges, most (if not all) look only at the highest score achieved over all test dates. This being the case, they would only look at the highest…
1186.
Schools should allow citing Wikipedia's Featured Articles
For
Round one acceptanceCite: being able to use Wikipedia as a source and put it in MLA citation, and be considered acceptable and credible on an essay or paperFeatured articles: http://en.wikipedia.org..."At the very least": The bottom line. This means that the requirement can be…
1. If people fixed their problems then Wikipedia is trustworthy.3. Okay, don't get off topic. We're not debating about vampires, just Wikipedia.As for posting the opinion and everyone trusting Wikipedia, the bot will revert your edit almost instantly, so you can't get your…
Against
Section 1: This is both true, and false. It takes the author a long time to notice it, and when they do fix it, there is an extremely high chance that it will change again. Section 2: I'd like to apologize to my opponent for the vampire, and to inform him that he brought up the…
Section 1: My opponent hath stated that there are AIs that can fix the problems, but how come it never happens? Where is the proof that the writer of the document, do not, themselves, fix the problem after they've found it. Section 2: I would like to apologize to my opponent if…
1187.
Students in the US should be guaranteed free college
For
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It's alright.Con concedes.
Against
Pass.
Pass.
1188.
All schools should adopt the Stop, Start, Continue feedback system
For
I will begin by giving an objective, unbiased definition of the system. The "Stop Start Continue" system is a system with which students can review their teachers at the end of the school year. Each student is given one form to fill out for every teacher. On each form the…
I'd like to begin by rebutting some of your points.Q1:"Teenagers are inherently rebellious, and school is generally looked at by the average teenager as a form of government instituted prison from teens."Inherent: Existing in something as a permanent, essential, or…
Against
You state that teenagers are inherently rebellios, but you have no sources to back this up!1. So you're telling me you haven't ever once not done what your parents or teachers or guardian's have told you to? If your answer is no, that you have at one point disobeyed your…
I'll go ahead and get right to it. The BOP for this debate is on the pro side, seeing as implementing this would be a change in the normal status quo. So the main portion of my efforts will go to refuting my opponent's case. The thesis of my position that this kind of plan is…
1189.
Debate competitions give some students an unfair advantage
For
And giving me quite a challenge. Apology: I apologize for using personal examples. I did not realize it was wrong. I will stop using them. Rebuttal: 1)Instigator is more likely to forfeit: It is unclear the prevalence of forfeitures and therefore as my opponent says it is up to…
Apology: I acknowledge that my links did not work I will include them in this round. My understanding of my opponents points: It seems to me that my opponents main point is that I have not shown that my reason is the reason for what my statistics show and he provides…
Against
I would like to say that there is nothing wrong with presenting personal debates as evidence, it just seems a little odd that you presented ONLY personal debates (had you presented some personal with some non-personal, that would have been cool). I would like to restate the…
This is starting to appear to just be a case of not being happy with how votes turned out. My opponent, for every example, has pointed to a debate the he lost, including another debate that he debated with me and lost. However, since I'm already in this, I will have to move on.…
1190.
Girls around the world have equal access to education
For
Well if women are not getting a education how are they going to pay for their kids you cannot live on centerlink pay forever. How is getting a education a waste of time and how are you going to tech your own children the basics. I do not have to make a big long paragraph about…
I believe that all women around the world should get a education. Whether they are in Pakistan or Australia i think they should be able to find a way to give them a education. Us women are going to be the future of this world it is in our hands so every girl should be getting a…
Against
First of all it takes a man and a woman to reproduce hence I think it is the duty of both the man and the woman to raise the kid. The task can be shared where the man can "pay for the kids" like you said whereas the woman uses the opportunity she has to raise the child to be an…
First of al I want to know the fact you have to back your statement "Us women are going to be the future of this world it is in our hands so every girl should be getting a education to make this world a better place in the future". I think educating women is a waste of time…
1191.
Fast food should be allowed in public schools
For
When looking at the issue of fast food operation whitin our school grounds, it is imperative that we have a full analysis on what the topic relates to and exactly how it affects us as students. My opponent clearly did not or perhaps couldn't show a good analysis on the subject…
i accept and hope for a wonderful debate. i will be arguing that fastfood should be allowed in "High Schools" Thank you again and good luck
Against
did you know that according to aacap.org, between 16 and 33 percent of children and adolescents are obese? well, this is a problem, because our nations children will keep getting more obese, and high school is a very important developmental stage in life, so it would effect…
I believe that fast food should not be allowed in schools because it effects children's health in negative ways. According to aacap.org, between 16 and 33 percent of children and adolescents in the U.S are obese. If kids become obese outside of school, allowing fast food in…
1192.
Parents are mainly responsible for children's low grades
For
Parents CONTRIBUTE towards their children's poor grades. Teenagers ruin our lives if they don't focus on exams as it leads to poor jobs/unemployment. This means they will be put on benefits. This causes tax rise, and we pay for their consequences of not focusing in school.…
Against
Maaaate
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1193.
Universities favor liberal arts over professional undergraduate degrees
For
Hi, just looking for weaknesses in my arguments for the topic above....I will leave the first move to my opponent.
Against
I think it's pretty obvious who to vote for
since my opponent has failed to post an argument there is nothing for me to refute so I will just make a few points on the matter observation1- what do you mean by Universities? is it all universities? or specific universities? or private universities? observation2- since my…
1194.
Public schools should receive more funding and opportunities
For
well ok...u say its the culture....ok in a way i can agree..cause i seen a good teacher get taking advantage of just about every day...but i guess i debated my topic..public schools is not getting enough attention....u u proved it to weather u wanted to or not....u are a grate…
clearly i was right..a public school in Philadelphia and in Los Angeles and in Miami is totally different...maybe there might be some of the same problem..u say install some principles in the students....that's will make it better...and some some levels i agree. but that has to…
Against
My opponent says, "a public school in Philadelphia and in Los Angeles and in Miami is totally different." How is it different? All three are urban schools filled with the same types of problems. "students know when some on care and giving them text book from 1998 wont help they…
My opponent says, "you can not say that based on what some computer might say..come and observe one for ur self." I have. I was in the public school system in Miami. My daughter is now in the Los Angeles public school system right now. And of course I have serious concerns,…
1195.
Cramming before exams is a bad study strategy
For
Danger of burnout
Long sessions of cramming are totally inefficient
Against
Passing the exam is the objective of revision
Different techniques suit different people
1196.
Schools should replace printed textbooks with digital ones
For
thank you for accepting so quickly. Rebuttles 1. Yes a school is an inanimate thing, but that doesnt mean it cant be obligated to do something. My car ought to run and my shoes ought to fit. They are not living, yet it is something that they should do. Just because the school…
I will allow the negative to have the first say.
Against
I will answer each point breifly, then continue to refute the points my opponent has brought upon me. FIRST: This is fine, let us assume schools have certain obligations. SECOND: I agree with my opponent once more; he must now prove that DVDs, PDFs etc. have unique benefits…
Thank you for providing me with such a vulnerable and painstakingly bias topic. My specialty. Commence the deconstruction. My opponent's argument is quite simple, he wants schools to replace textbook with a digital medium. This is wrong on multiple levels: FIRST: "Schools" are…
1197.
Homeschooling is a viable solution to education problems
For
Home schooling is actually a program; you can't just say you're teaching your child at home, you have to sign up with a college. Your child will receive a test before the year is over to make sure he has been taught required lessons in order to pass to the next grade. Often the…
Home schooling actually provides social activities, it has already been proven that children who are home schooled are more advanced then public schooled children, and colleges welcome home schooled students just as well as they do public schooled. As for parents missing work…
Against
Home schooling can give students one-sided view of things,as their parents may,even unwittingly block or diminish all point of view by their teaching.This makes students unable to think for themselves or to adapt to multiple point of views.
Since its homely environment they tend to take everything for granted.what if parents lack suficient skills in teaching child and have limited knowledge on subject?In public schools teacher are qualified
1198.
Music education should not be removed from public schools
For
It appears that my opponent has never actually participated in a music class beyond possibly middle school. He also fails to recognize that MOST musical education classes are NOT mandatory. My opponent suggests that musical education is based mostly on skill, and that effort…
In response to my opponent's initial idea that music programs are not taken seriously, I would like to point out that in most high school and middle school environments, it is not required to take a course in either band or choir; these are generally electives, although I will…
Against
The reason why art programs are the first to be cut instead of "Chemistry" and "Algebra" (as suggested by my opponent) is because most art subject are hobbies and something that only some children enjoy. It is also a subject that is dependent not entirely on how much effort you…
Musical education, also known by pupils as "music", "that doss lesson" and "time to piss about". No-one from the age of being able to bang a drum upwards has ever taken a music lesson seriously, it is a frustrating lesson simply because the number of pupils genuinely interested…
1199.
Phones should be banned in schools
For
I accept this challenge! Phones should be allowed in school!!
And again... :/
Against
phones should not be allowed in school for many reasons but you can finish the rest!B-)
1200.
Standardized spelling and grammar have gone too far
For
"One's mindfulness toward correct spelling and grammar teaches one diligence, awareness, good judgment, attention to detail, and respect for all of the above." One's judgement toward incorrect spelling and gramar teaches intolerance, legalism, egotism, arogance, and an inflated…
A standard language (also standard dialect or standardized dialect) is a particular variety of a language that has been given either legal or quasi-legal status. As it is usually the form promoted in schools and the media, it is usually considered by speakers of the language to…
Against
By your rationale, basically anytime someone is corrected, it exhibits arrogance, egotism, legalism, and intolerance on behalf of the critic—and even "murders" someone else's dream. But the crux of your flawed rationale is that you confuse negligence as tolerance. This is…
One's mindfulness toward correct spelling and grammar teaches one diligence, awareness, good judgment, attention to detail, and respect for all of the above. Your anecdote about your coworker spelling "kat" in an e-mail (while not regarding half of a particular candy bar) was…

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