Ethics Debate Topics for Kids — page 2

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

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51.
People should help those in need
For
And that brings an end to the debate.
I won't make a second argument without allowing my opponent rebuttal; this is just to avoid forfeiting a round.
Against
Thanks to pro for accepting. I'll start with a kritikal examination of the following statement ("That means it is moral duty to aid at least partially the rights of a disadvantaged, or otherwise in need person.") from my opponent before going into more general responses.== K…
Not a good idea, I think
52.
If someone is drowning we have a moral obligation to save them
For
Im not exactly sure im understanding your argument. I agree that some people may feel more obligated than others to help, but all i am saying is that if someone were dying and we were aware and able it would be morally right to save them. Let me ask you this, When do you think…
If someone wasn't taught about moral obligation in their upbringing does it cancel out, per-say, that obligation? I set a standard in the first round for when as moral obligation comes in to place, when life is being violated. So are you telling me that if there was a baby…
Against
Morality is a stigma. When a crowd of people refuse to safe someone, it's clear there is no "moral obligation" to do anything. An obligation is something you have to do even if you don't like it. That would mean even if you don't like water, fear swimming or don't even like the…
Right and Wrong are taught. One or the other becomes culturally acceptable or tolerable depending on your upbringing. A drowning baby in a pool has only as much moral significance as has been ingrained in the observer. I stand by my assertion that NO we are not morally…
53.
Keeping fish in bowls is inhumane
For
I belive that keeping fish of all species in bowls is inhumane. If you belive its okay for a fish to live in a bowl you will be Con. Thanks
I don't think you know this but 96% of all our fish are tank raised in the hobby. If keeping fish is inhumane, keeping a dog or a cat is equally the same because I bet they probably want to run in packs in the wild. Common NameRed Oscar - Small Scientific NameAstronotus…
Against
Ironically you keep fish in "bowls", which are similar to tanks. If you keep a bowl filtered it will be pretty much the same! Besides, it is shown in this insanely complicated science experiment from http://books.google.com... that goldfish are very vulnerable to ammonia and…
Inhumane to keep fish in bowls??? Where else would we put them?? Tanks are exactly the same!! Besides, they could be dying in normal water because of such of our pollution, as shown in http://celebrating200years.noaa.gov..., our pollution is terrible! As impossible as it might…
54.
Keeping animals as pets is ethically justifiable
For
I will not add more to my case in this round. I will simply restate the framework to this debate that my opponent has accepted via her silence on the issue: "Next I would like to note that a plan that fixes any supposed ethical issues must be supplied in order for you to win…
First I would like to point out that you dropped my arguments about the conditions for deciding who wins this debate. Since you did not dispute them, they stand as true in this round. They are: 1)You must supply a plan of action as an alternative to keeping pets. 2)You must…
Against
Hello Raisor, Reply to all of your assumptions: 1.Animals don't choose to be our pets. Dogs are pack animals that need companionship, but they are often kept singly and left during the day. Birds flock together and need to fly free - impossible in the prison of a cage.…
Animals don't really belong in a human home. We can't properly meet their needs in terms of exercise, diet and environment, so it is cruel to keep them as pets, therefore, I am against keeping animals home as pets.
55.
Killing for pleasure is wrong
For
i will allow my opponent to begin!!
Against
I am sorry that my opponent was sick and could not debate. Perhaps another time we could debate this topic. However, I still urge a con ballot.
Extend Framework. Extend Contention 1. Kick Contention 2. Negate.
56.
Monkeys should be considered persons
For
Monkeys have inherent values, the same as humans, so they should have rights similar to humans. No where in the world is it legal to kill another human being. Monkeys and humans are similar in DNA by 98%, if that does not prove my case I do not know what will. Blacks and white…
Monkeys are not humans but do have many if not all the characteristics that classify a human as Homo sapiens. So. You are agreeing with me that monkeys are like children. Ok, going along with this assumption you cannot then continue to say that they are not like humans, because…
Against
1.Animals exist only to benefit humans. 2.Only human pain is morally relevant. 3.The pain of a monkey is irrelevant because no one cares about them. 4.An act of kindness is not morally right and similarly, cruelty is not morally wrong. 5.Just because monkeys are similar to…
A child is not considered to be a person. Although they have human rights, they do not have rights under the law. This does not consider them to be a person, it considers them to be a human child, incapable of responsibilities. Monkeys do not deserve either of these rights.…
57.
Animals should not be kept in cages
For
ts highly necessary that animals are not kept in cages because the quality of the produce will not be as good or tasty as free range animals. Free-range animals will have had a happy life and have been able to peck at the grass, getting the nutrients they need. If caged produce…
yes i agree with you but when animals are kept in cages what are we gaining from it? if the animals would be free it would interact with the others perfectly.now if you lock it up in a cage and take care of it it will still be alive but on the other hand it will live for less…
Against
Thank you for my heart pains a little less with what you say. And yes I agree with what you have put forward. But that's a lot of lands allotted for the cause. Piggers 3000 sows to keep up with supplies and Hatchers wow the mind boggles and KFC chickens just don't taste as good…
You must be one of the few of humanities humane. This is a road least travelled and most that do lest we forget. Liberties I like your hat. Have you ever worked in a piggery or a chicken farm or a slaughterhouse or have you ever had a fish on a line and watched it fight for its…
58.
Zoos are good for the animals
For
All arguments carry over from previous round. (Please post...) If my opponet does forfiet the next round, i would politely ask you not to vote as no discussion took place, therfore not meeting the requirement of a "debate".
I will now define the terms: Zoo: An establishment that maintains a collection of wild animals, typically in a park or gardens, for study, conservation, or display to the public. Good: A net positive effect or outcome Animals: are multicellular, eukaryotic organisms of the…
Against
I willl now present my argument.( sorry for the Forfieting) Rebuttle1:PreservationWe may think differently from the animals, as if we may think this was the good thing as from keeping the animals away from the danger of extinction.But from the animals side, they may think this…
Zoos are bad for the Animals ( care)

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