Lifestyle Debate Topics for Kids

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

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1.
Pencils are sharper than pens
For
You claim that I have not negated your mudkips argument. Mudkip is not real and is not a pencil or a pen, therefore is irrelevant to this debate. We are debating the resolution. You also claim that pencils are useless, this also has nothing to do with the debate, something can…
I would like to point out that my name is not Kaaarll. ================================ DEFINITIONS ================================= Pencil: A slender, pointed piece of a substance used for marking [1] Pen: Any of various instruments for writing or drawing with ink or a…
Against
I proved this when I was eating potato chips
. -BUT, as we can see kaaarll hazeth not negated my mudkips argument therefore I am ahead by 11- -Kaaarll believes that pencils are " slender, pointed piece of a substance used for marking " when really they are just useless (see my first source from round 1)- -Pens do not need…
2.
People should clean their own living spaces
For
Im sorry for my FF, but If its okay with my opponent Im gonna have to request if we try this another time, I have not had much time for this debate. Im sorry :/
Beware you twit! LOL :P
Against
This mere plebian fool has dared challenge me to a game. Yet she does not know that I was the one who created the game. I AM the game. She shall be defeated before my vast intellectual might.
Same as last time :P
3.
Motorbikes are superior to horses for transportation
For
P1: ResponsibilityCon fails to respond to other half my argument here, and he also fails to prove that horses are safer than motorbikes.P2: EmotionI find Con's arguments here extremely weak. First, he fails to respond to my arguments here and instead provides a poor response to…
P1: ResponsibilityCon says: A motorcycle requires greater responsibility than a horse. There is no age limit on a horse. You do not need a riders license to ride a horse. You can ride a horse drunk. With a horse you are responsible for the horses well-being. On a motorbike you…
Against
P1:ResponsibilityPros argument does not hold any substance.Pro says: Also, riding a horse drunk and the fact that there is no age limit on a horse just prove that horses are more dangerous.Does this mean that because I don't need a license to play on a jumping castle it is more…
Pro has made some good arguments towards motorbikes superiority. I will counter these by proving my horses superiority by ascertaining its usefulness, beneficence and overall qualities.Arguments: Multi-Purposed.A horse is a very useful creature. It can act as a: Lawnmower,…
4.
Parkour should be legal in public spaces
For
Parkour today is largely misrepresented with movies and youtube videos as a way of showing off and a form of competition. Even today parkour is as a sport, which is against the original philosophy of parkour, which endorses self-development. Because people see parkour as less…
Against
Pro forfeited without giving any strong arguments or refuting my arguments .
Pro forfeited so i will not be adding more arguments for the moment
5.
Weekends should be cut to one day
For
Opponent forfeited.
Opponent forfeited.
Against
Hi i am trying my best to get prepared to the debate ill be doing next week Thuresday
6.
Kids should be allowed to date
For
well they should date so they know what love is and know if it really is worth it
I think kids should date depending on how old they are
Against
Kids have plenty of time to learn "what love is" without risking any broken hearts, hurt feelings, or ruined friendships beforfe they're old enough! Dating and experiencing love is not worth all the resulting setbacks, such as bad performance in school or the increased…
Pro's arguments are weak and with no facts. Young people should not date until they are at least in their teen years (16), because young people need to care about themselves, and shouldn't change themselves, their interests, or their performance in school because their…
7.
Pancakes are better than waffles
For
Even though my opponent explained that you could also make waffles into shapes and actually buy the waffle irons in the specific shape id like to rebut another argument. Id like to state what my opponent said ,"waffles are clearly the best,since MAKING a pancake in a waffle…
Thank you for accepting my argument and its true waffles are trickier to make. but since people learned about cooking with batter they learned to make pancakes and yeah there are a lot of waffles to make but pancakes are still more family friendly with the idea of a little kid…
Against
There's a difference between begging the question and claiming two things are equally good. That claim does not inherantly beg the question of which is better, because none of them are better. The fact is that for some people pancakes are superior, for other people waffles are…
My opponent has apparently conceeded that some people like pancakes better, and others like waffles better. This implies that none of these breakfasts are objectively better than the other. Nevertheless, my opponent still brings up a new argument that I'd be happy to…
8.
Italian food is better than Indian food
For
Italian Food is lovely please vote for me if u love pizza and pasta So please vote for me Italian food is great and makes your taste buds tingle with pleasure Thank you soooooo much if ya vote for me u are awesome Thanks xx
Pleas vote for me !! Italian food is yummy It is delicious pizza and pasta YUM
Against
if you have voted for me then you are cool, amazing and you should feel really proud of yourself. i love italian food but but cool curries are better. p.s i like people who vote for me!
please please please vote for me even if you don't like me or Indian food coz i am just like so cool and funny and my friends are epic just like me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!and i like having fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Indian food rules!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! it looks and tastes so…
9.
Forks are better utensils than spoons
For
That's where you're wrong kiddo. Cereal and soup can both be eaten with the fork, though it may be difficult, you can eat the main bits of solid food and the move on to drinking the broth/milk. On the other hand, the spoon makes it extremely difficult to eat foods such as…
Forks are far superior to the obsolete spoon. Forks can stab, cut, and scoop. Even though they are less efficient for less viscous foods, they can still be used in some form.
Against
Ok
Can You eat Cereal with Forks, Yeah that's what I thought. Mmm.. maybe this delicious soup would be great with a fork, oh wait...oops only spoons can be used with soup, spoons are the original utensil and are superior to forks, forks cant make up their mind whether three…
10.
Pineapple should be an acceptable pizza topping
For
Pineapple belongs on a pizza because it tastes good
Pizza is just a dish, any toppings can go on it. You're just begging the question, you need to example how its wrong.
Against
Sure, to you it may taste good, but it doesnt prove it belongs on pizza. Many have different opinions, but I stick to my fact that only veggies and meat belong as pizza toppings, but pineapple is neither
Let's face it, this debate will go nowhere. We each have our own opinions on it. No matter what each of us present in our agreement, we will both be wrong. Your saying I need a example on how its wrong, didn't you read my opening statement? Meat and veggies are the things that…
11.
Swimming in the ocean is better than swimming in public pools
For
The opposition forfeited this debate, and for this reason, along with my superior arguments, I should win this debate.
I find it amusing how you incorrectly counter my arguments. For example, one of my main points was to express why the chemical disinfectants added to public pool water was so bad. You do not get the topic. THE PROBLEM IS THE CHEMICALS. And yes, I remember the oil spills. The…
Against
First of all, there are significant amounts of "fecal waste" in oceans, too. You're swimming in fish (and shark, and whale, and jellyfish, you get my point) poop! Literally! In pools you have chlorine to kill bacteria, not so much in oceans. You aren't only swimming in fecal…
12.
New things are always better than old ones
For
I surely agree with your point of view you which covers life's accidents. My apologies, I should've modified the subject: new is always better in the world of opportunities.
The continuous change in someone's life always brings up someting good. Not necassarily good, but better than the situation the individual was in. This is my theory do you aggree?
Against
I guess you forfeit.
I'm not sure what you mean here. Are you ceding the debate, or changing the scope?
13.
Dogs do not deserve the title of man's best friend
For
A best friend by definition is by definition a person's closest friend. In the context of outside's man realm, the saying that A dog is man's best friend is a term coined by dog lovers who will not accept anything short of attributing to a dog this status, as perhaps a reward…
My argument is not that dogs are unworthy as animals. Rather it is that to be considered man's best friend, an animal must offer something that is and has been extremely critical to man's needs, to this effect, I am only showing that blind compassion for dogs does not make them…
Against
I think Pro for his argument. I'll rebut his arguments, then carry on to why a dog is man's best friend. Rebuttal: Point 1; Are dogs worthy? "A dog is man's best friend is a term coined by dog lovers who will not accept anything short of attributing to a dog this status" So you…
I will be arguing that a dog is indeed Man's Best Friend. I wonder what Pro will say in regards to dogs not being man's friend.
14.
Chicken tenders are better than chicken nuggets
For
Is this what it feels like to win?
I disagree with your statements. To begin with, Chicken "Nuggets" are more bulky, have you ever looked at a picture of an amazing tender? I think you have not, let me show you the perfect piece of meat we call our tenders, and maybe you will change your mind. "Tender" Picture":…
Against
We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Nuggets, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense of chicken, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to our chicken nuggets and our Posterity, do…
I think that chicken nuggets have a superior form compared to the peasant chicken tender. My argument starts at the movement of chicken nuggets. Can you put more than three chicken tenders in your pocket and have ketchup in the other, no because the chicken tender is too bulky…
15.
Coca-Cola is better than Pepsi
For
Beginning round isn't a part of the debate just for joining. I will fight the point of coke, you will fight the point of pepsi
Thank you for excepting! Yeah is see is missed spelled coke!! What can I say I am a guber. I have bad grammar I will never get that vote. As far as the pepsi challenge I will say pepsi is better at advertising. But, lets be honest if it was the coke challenge and coke ran it…
Against
It's a shame you weren't able to debate this with with me. In conclusion, Pepsi's inherent qualities allow for a more enjoyable initial experience while reducing the total amount of beverage that is consumed. It is supplemented with a down-to-earth, comedic and entertaining…
As side proposition hasn't provided any arguments, so I will build my case. 1. Consuming Pepsi is Healthier Than Coke Due to the sweeter nature of Pepsi and it's success in the Taste Tests people are less likely to consume large amounts. This means that they can drink other…
16.
Spring is better than winter
For
Spring is better than winter because it is warmer so you can go outside more comfortably and there is more to do.
Against
I meant to say that Pro ForfeitedReason 3 Pro's Standingpoint Pro had the perfect chance to win this debate. Honestly, supporting his stance is easier than supporting mine. However, Pro decided to forfeit, show no sources, and only used mere opinion. He also had a couple…
Reason 2 Weather Con's statement that people feel more comfy outside during the Spring is false. During the Winter there is a lower amount of CO2 in the air which gives many that go outside a unique feeling while breathing, and better air. Some like this. Also what Pro said is…
17.
Chocolate should be classified as candy
For
"Some chocolate bars do have candy and it's up to you to decide wether or not you want it to be candy or chocolate." So you are leaving your argument to judgement which is basically opinion, and opinions are not the same as facts. As for your main argument you stated example of…
"Don't tell me how to debate" I most certainly wasn't, please stop plainly accusing without any backup information, it makes you seem weak. "I know how to debate but I don't want to." So why did you make this in the first place? "Chocolate isn't candy because it is not supposed…
Against
I did this on my phone so I just pressed the middle button. Anyways, do you put Sour Patch kids in your ice cream? Probably not. Do you put Skittles in your souffl"? Nope. You put either Chocolate syrup or just Chocolate. That is because Chocolate is more of a delicacy than a…
Don't tell me how to debate. I know how to debate but I don't want to. Chocolate isn't candy because it is not supposed to show up on your own feet and I have no one else I want you here to do that I have no problem there are no words for me to be a liar. I am right and you are…
18.
Natural beauty is better than makeup
For
Yeah, those pictures look much better with make up, rather than without. But all those Hollywood stars were using make up before, consequently as I said in round 1, the skin tone changes, quality of the skin decreases and ultimately wrinkles appear, that is why they look so…
In today's world everything becomes seeming. And the best example would be the women walking in the street with the ton of cosmetics at their faces. I feel very miserable about such kind of girls, as their skin deteriorating day by day. Because of the make up,even merely due to…
Against
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I shall repost all three of your links for my debat because ironically all three actually prove that make-up is better than natural beauty.http://media.tumblr.com...http://i2.asntown.net...andhttp://3.bp.blogspot.com...Lovely now that is over.My opponent has not addressed any…
19.
Letter writing has become obsolete
For
Conveniecne is the key What you say is true. However, most people are not writing to popular youtubers on a daily basis. Further, maybe instead of a tweet, someone could easily send a text. The example you used does not apply to the average person. True, writing a letter to…
How often do you sit down to write a letter? Not very often. Email is a faster, more efficient way to get messages from one place to another. People no longer use writing letters to send messages... Mainly because email saves time and energy. Walter E. Kowtoniuk, a graduate…
Against
You're now arguing that technical communications are more efficient for communication than letters. I urge you to look at the title YOU chose for this debate. You chose the words "truly" "obsolete". I then argued that there is at least one use for it, therefore disproving the…
Obsolete:no longer in use or no longer useful Standing Out In this day and age, technical communication is much more prevalent among the world than "snail mail". Therefore, more messages are being sent via technology which makes getting your message to the recipient much more…
20.
Television does more harm than good
For
I understand. Time is always a factor. Okay... You're still not saying why television is not harmful. You stated that television is also a factor of this aggression. Thank you for agreeing with me. False. Many kids just let the show become a role model. Many kids think that if…
Okay. Hmm... Let's begin. 1. Forfeit My opponent forfeited. I will give my opponent this round to catch up.
Against
I apologize for the last round, it seems that time was an important factor that should have been carefully watched and remembered during this debate. Continuing on, my first paragraph states that obviously violent behaviours in children cannot be measured simply by analyzing…
I would like to put a fact out there - your first web resource has a major flaw. It does not have accurate studies. You claim that television will cause increased violence, increased horror, and a lack of empathy in children and/or adults as mentioned in the online article, but…
21.
Sneakers are better than high heels
For
I am representing sneakers. Whoever takes up the challenge will be for high heels. Please commit to this debate and do not forfeit. If you forfeit then i know you are not a serious debater. Sneakers are a soft shoe with a rubber sole worn for sports or casual occasions.…
Against
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22.
Snow is better than rain
For
TemperatureYeah, well sometimes is still sometimes, so my point still stands, and your point is still invalid. You stated in Round 2: "Although snow is cold, people can get colder if soaked by rain if its not warm outside. " By using the word "can" you also set a condition,…
I encourage everyone to give the Conduct points to Con, because I failed to recognise my position in this debate before I accepted. I am very thankful my opponent has offered to debate the opposing side, though I would have done the same. Thanks.TemperatureMy opponent makes the…
Against
Nope your not taking this too seriously at all. Ok, all that my opponent has stated throughout is that SOMETIMES, people will not get colder by rain, other than that all they have done is agree with my points. Also a hurricane is not rain, a hurricane is a tropical cyclone with…
Umm... I don't really think you looked very closely at my debate. The debate was "Snow is better than rain" which I am against. But I will argue the opposing side anyways. Although snow is cold, people can get colder if soaked by rain if its not warm outside. Snow is quiet and…
23.
Having a messy room is unacceptable
For
Guess she didn't have time to post an argument.
My opponent has not been on for the past two days, and therefore has not had a chance to make an argument.
Against
at this exact moment, all over the world, mothers are tearing their precious hair out over the state of their son/daughters room.I know first hand that theres nothing mothers like more than comming in your room and rearranging everything so you CANT BLOODY FIND IT !!!! but i…
24.
Drivers should not linger in the passing lane
For
This rule should apply only under situations, such as interstate and highway driving. Anwhere else, however, following this rule would be harmful. On a two lane road...during rush hour, how can you expect everyone to follow this rule??? It would be a game of leapfrog all the…
Against
Since my opponent forfeited his last round, I'll just extend my argument from round 2 Pro: "A four, or five lane road is stop and go for almost two hours. They only way to make it worse???? To force as many cars to the right as possible." As I previously stated, driving in the…
Secondly I would like to apologize for erroneously omitting that this rule should only apply to interstate and highway driving. Following this rule would indeed be harmful, as my opponent mentioned. I should've reviewed my first round argument before submitting it. For voting…
25.
Duct tape is better than glue
For
Thanks for you lovley comments. Now to begin this final confrentation. Con clearly left himself open for a clear shot. He stated "Is a Suzuki Impreza not much worse than a Porsche Carrera? " First it's Suzuki Forenza. And second I find the Suzuki to be a much better vehicle. Oh…
Thank you for accepting my argument. First off i would like to point out that my opponent has stated "Most times, when a product is cheaper than another, it shows that that product is of a lower quality, as it is made from lower quality material." This is all true in most…
Against
Firstly, to any voters and viewers, I would like to point out the obvious ad hominem that Pro uses. Please Pro, try to be more civilized and don't resort to lowly yelling and sarcasm.====================Well let's start off with the Suzuki vs Porshe comparison. Firstly, no, it…
Firstly, Pro admits himself that cheaper products are a lower quality. "This is all true in most cases," says Pro. Then he goes on to say that not all things that are cheaper are worse than theire expensive counter parts. But it is always like that. Is a Suzuki Impreza not much…
26.
Children should be allowed to watch television at night
For
Since the con did not provide a single link or source to back his claims up, Con has the burden of proof.
I need links, or else there is no evidence.
Against
kids and teens 5 to 18 years: Parents should place consistent limits on screen time, which includes TV, social media, and video games. Media should not take the place of getting enough sleep and being physically active.
the evidence is that my doctor told me to only watch 4 hours of tv
27.
Grape juice is better than orange juice
For
grape juice has welchs, and they have the best juice you have ever tasted. orange juice is very sour and it fells like you were sucking on a lemon. It burns your lungs. when i got my tonsils removed, i wasnt allowed to drink oj cuz it is too sour and has too much vitamin DDDDDDD
grape juice is much betterer. It is more nutritious and have more natural flavor. Orange juice is a bunch of glop in a can that you stir. They have so many artificial ingredients. Grape juice is also a better color, purple for the vikings. Grape juice is lit and should run for…
Against
When u had your removed you aren't support to talk or drink certain liquids, therefore that is your fault. And if you don't like orange juice then that's your fault again for drinking it. in plus purple is a way worse color than orange. Orange is more bright and wail lighten up…
Actually Grape juice is so bad that puked after I drank it once. And you facts are wrong and not. Orange Juice has more nutrients and has all natural flavors.
28.
Swimming in the sea is better than swimming in a pool
For
I win.
I win. I'd like to point out that my oponent was online 15 hours ago while he has just ran out of time as I type this.
Against
Thanks to Pro.Now the proof that you have give us is a link of the health benefit of swimming in the sea,but actually there are lots of disadvantage. 1.Unsafe 2.Lots of chemical Now as you have tell that "It is the persons choice to go where he/ or she goes in the water" but at…
Now you have give us 2 links for the proof. The askville is a link for asking people's opinion, which is not an evidence to tell that swimming is oceans is actually good for you. Let me tell you another statement why you should swim in a pool: Imagine you swim in the ocean far…
29.
Swimming in the ocean is better than swimming in a pool
For
Just let me inform you that this debate is NOT about oil! Which clearly you seem to think it is. Yes we have oil spills in the ocean, but not as often as chlorine and chemicals are poured into pool that people know people will be swimming in! End of story, forget the oil. You…
I am refuting against your arguments, therefore, I am doing what I should be. Thank you for expressing your concern though. Here are some arguments of my own: Argument 1) The chemicals in pools are extremly harmful when exposed to skin, if not dissolved properly and even when…
Against
Let me go point for point on what my opponent said. He says that oil should not be factored in this debate. Well, the oil is in the ocean, and it is a reason why many animals have died. He says that "people know people" will be swimming in chlorine. That is my point. People…
I am giving you the benefit of the doubt and allowing you to respond to my extensions in Round 4. If you don't, that will have proven that I have when those two arguments, and therefore, the debate. You do bring up your own arguments in this round, but you still don't have…
30.
Cats make better pets than dogs
For
Thanks for the post! Thank you also to those who are following this debate! Voters, please remember to vote based on how the debate actually goes, and not on a pre-round opinion. Grazi! First, I will counter my opponent's argument and then I will point out what I think are the…
Thank you so much for the opportunity!
Against
While many argue that cats are better for cuddling, this is untrue. Many dogs like to sit and snuggle with you, wether they are big or small. Also, when cats lay on you they tend to flex their claws into your skin... and it hurts. Dogs do not do that!Cats scratch on…
Just for fun!First round is acceptance, second are arguements! Good luck!
31.
Pepsi is better than Coca-Cola
For
What kind of argument is that? I'm talking about sodas and drinks. I'm not talking about folic symbols. Talk about the topic please.
I think Pepsi is better than Coca Cola because it has more taste and I like the color blue
Against
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32.
Parents should support their children's hobbies
For
But the child will only go against parents if they do not understand him/her.The question was should he/she step back? If parents develop a resentment (acc. To you) the child may step back which will affect his/her moral for life. It's not what environment it creates but it may…
It should not always be a parent's decision about continuing a hobby or not.there are many examples of great personalities who ran against their parents to achieve something! It's not always like parents understand their children sometimes it's the circumstances that play a…
Against
I think it would be incredibly foolish for a child to rebel simply because they don't feel understood. Rather it is when a child is understood but still denied their claim that is when the child is more likely to form psychological issues such as depression that you mentioned…
Parents don't always understand their kids that much is true, but that is not the debate. The debate is should the parents appreciate or support the child's hobby. If the child were to go against his or her parents that is only all the more reason that they will not appreciate…
33.
Rain is better than snow
For
First off, I'd like to say that in attacking my opponents arguments I was defending my own. Next to begin attacking his contentions, First off, yes scientists can say what they want about global warming but really. Its all a little far fetched to me, but that is not what we're…
I'd first like to congradulate my opponent on his epic case. I enjoyed reading it a lot. Now, to begin attacking my opponents case. First off, most people are beging to believe that global warming dosent exsist. All over the country, its been colder than most winters in the…
Against
Welcome and congrats to the Con for this debate and to anyone reading this debate. I must admit that is a very nice rebuttal. Very challenging and I love a challenge. I would like to extend my clarification on rain, thank you. Drizzle and rain are different. Drizzle is small…
Thank you for anyone reading this debate. And I would like to thank my opponent for bringing up this awesome case. I'm a first time debater on this website. Good Luck! I would like to start my case before going on to her. I negate the resolution: Rain is so much better than…
34.
Pennsylvania is better than New York
For
More shops and more people mean more traffic and trash. What about New York is 'better quality'? I'm not sure that even makes sense. Pennsylvania has Yuengling Lager, The Declaration of Independence, University of Pennsylvania and the Cheesesteak.
PA is a better state than NY. Who cares if they are hosting a superbowl?
Against
You say Pennsylvania has cheesesteak, but New York has the Nathans hot dog eating contest. You say Pennsylvania has the Declaration of Independence, but New York has Yankees Stadium, the Empire State Building, and the Statue of Liberty. But shops also beautify places, and help…
New York has more shops, more people, more sights, beautiful living places, and better quality than Pennsylvania. Also, more events are held in New York.
35.
Being a child is better than being an adult
For
Many adults find that when they were a child, they would often want to become an adult. But once he or she has become an adult, they would wish that they were still children. As children, all they need to do is study and play, and if our character is bad, it still means that…
I understand what you are getting to. But are you sure that everyone can overcome stress? If an adult cannot find a job at all, he might even become bankrupt. Childhood days means that you can play, study, and make friends. In the adult world it is all about hatred, jealousy…
Against
Being an adult is better than being a child, because adults get to do whatever they want and have more freedom. They can live their own life and do whatever they desire.
No! The adult life may not be like that! You can still make friends and live life, right? And children may also have family problems and maybe the child cannot seem to be able to make friends. The adult life may not be filled with jealousy, or hatred! It all happens because our…
36.
Adults should not compare children's lives to their own childhood
For
Okay so firstly, as much as I have to say that advice is important, I have to point out that firstly pre-adolescent children do not fully comprehend what their parents are trying to tell them as what you have seen with what I have just said in my first arguement and secondly it…
So Firstly I am sorry about my lacking instructions/restrictions but what I meant by that is that round 2 and 3 you can still give rebuttal it is just that in the last round you cannot bring any positive matter into the debate, mainly because it is not fair, so sorry about…
Against
To conclude everything. The youth today clearly needs guidance, needs to learn respect and learn how to appreciate things in life that our parents don't have during their time. By simply doing a comparison in both childhoods, it may show a big difference. And this comparison…
" I have to point out that firstly pre-adolescent children do not fully comprehend what their parents are trying to tell them" - Are we just going to let them make have their own ways? Or our own ways? I think not, that's why parents do have the right to compare their own…
37.
Winter is a better season than summer
For
Con claims that my personal preference of shoveling to yard work is the only reason I have that shoveling is good exercise. Certain studies have shown that cardiovascular exercise can actually damage your heart health. (1) Shoveling can be used as a cardiac workout, if you are…
I firmly believe that the merits of winter strongly outweigh those of summer, and therefore make it the better season. Not only does personal preference contribute to my opinion, but the multiple evidences that exist for such a prejudice are quite convincing. I believe that you…
Against
P1. Yard Work; Vista; Celebrations 1 – Yard Work. Pro claims that shoveling is a wonderful exercise while yard caring is not. This claim is not backed up with any reasoning other than a personal opinion. Researchers have found that shoveling can be hard on the heart and bad for…
As Pro concluded, preference is the biggest deciding factor.Winter has snow-shoveling, Summer has gardening; In Winter warm foods are more enjoyable, in Summer cold foods are more enjoyable; In Winter there are exclusive sports, in Summer there are exclusive sports; In Winter…
38.
Magic is a waste of time
For
I concede this debate. My opponent has clearly defeated all of my arguments.
---- Magic as a Word Redux ---- I'd like to start off by saying that my opponent's response was… uh… magical. But what do I mean in saying that anyway? Am I applauding his efforts? Am I amazed by the quality of his opening argument as a first-time debater? Am I impressed by his…
Against
Yay?
I don't care about the word magic. You can win there. I just don't care. I don't feel like typing much, so I won't be thorough at all. "As for the relief of the masses, surely magic is not the only thing that relieves stress." I never said it was the only way. Children are…
39.
Dodge vehicles are better than Ford vehicles
For
Dodge is cool.
Ford has finally stepped up its game but for the past 7 or so years, before ecoboost and eco-diesels, or decent Hemi v8"s, Fords were said to be some of the least reliable vehicles on the market. But as for today's trucks across the board? According to Consumer Reports, the…
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FoRd RuLeS
Daniel Drew was born in 1797 in a place called Carmel located in New York. He grew up on a farm and didn"t have a lot of money or education. Despite that however, he eventually grew up to be a successful person. He was about six feet tall, a little on the big and husky side,…
40.
Swimming in the ocean is better than swimming pools
For
There"s no comparison " swimming in the ocean is much more interesting than staring at the tiles of an indoor pool. With the sun on your back and the edge of a continent close by, you"re getting a unique view that not everyone gets to enjoy. Take advantage of a "natural" pool…
There"s no comparison " swimming in the ocean is much more interesting than staring at the tiles of an indoor pool. With the sun on your back and the edge of a continent close by, you"re getting a unique view that not everyone gets to enjoy. Take advantage of a "natural" pool…
Against
You win
Firstly, I would like to state that the opposition's argument is a simple copy and paste, therefore I cannot respond with absolute legitimacy as it would not be an argument with my opponent, but rather a debate with the poster of the article. http://www.google.co.uk...…
41.
Corn is not a vegetable
For
Corn is Fruit from a plant. Corn is the reproductive part of a Plant, thus it's a fruit. Grain is also known as caryopsis, which is a dry fruit. I have already stated this in round 1.In regards to food, the parts of a plant can be separated into two main categories;1.)…
I did not contradict myself. Corn is a fruit and a grain. I never said it wasn't a fruit. All grains are a type of fruit, as stated in my last round. Vegetables are never fruit, as also stated in my last round. The confusion between vegetable and fruit occur when fruit have the…
Against
I would like to address the fact that this argument my opponent makes is not based in horticulture but in biology. So consider this, is the fruit apart of the plant if it is I win this debate. This clear from my contentions and My opponent has STILL only shown us that Corn is a…
My opponent is making a hasty case he is saying that one a vegetable cannot be a fruit, two all Grains are fruit, and three that if the former are true then Corn cannot be a vegetable. But because of the definitions I have provided and the Authoritive evidence from the book…
42.
Homemade cookies are better than refrigerated dough
For
ROUND 3 CLOSING ARGUMENT: I thank Con for offering a nice rebuttal and discussion. I hope to make a short closing argument. Knowing that "tasty" is highly subjective, I render the heirloom home-made recipe, basically mapped to direct palatable happiness to the client"s mouth,…
I thank Con for their acceptance in this debate & look forward to the outcome. In rebuttal of Con"s first point: That pre-made dough is produced the same way every-time is true however that very same point can be applied to the home-made cookies which is why some family…
Against
Pro stated that in regards to time homemade dough can be sped up by freezing dough for quick cookies, but while this may shorten the second time and on that you make the cookies, you still have to go through the hassle of making the dough the first time, while using pre-made…
To begin I would like to say that the rebuttal that the pro used on the first fact was not to the whole point but rather to a fragment of that point. While homemade cookies can be made the same every time, this does not mean that every recipe is going to be tasty. Secondly, Con…
43.
Mustard is better than ketchup
For
First let me thank my esteemed opponent for this debate and his thoughts. 1. Wolverine in the comics wears yellow and was recently voted best dressed super hero by hound and horse magazine for the third straight year. 2. My opponent was caught eating ketchup during the debate…
Ketchup is good which con is alluding too. However mustard is better. 1. It is yellow. That alone makes it better! 2. It tastes great on hot dogs. Hot dogs would have died out in the cambrian period if it was not for mustard. It is a historical fact that mustard saved the hot…
Against
Final round and my extended gratitude to Pro for his stupendous argument. However. Pro has been misled into believing I have eaten ketchup during our debate, thus breaking the 3rd rule, I have a doctors sick note that proves how sick I became from eating only mustard during…
Thank you Con for your well thought out contribution to the debate, However I am about to proceed to tell everybody why Ketchup is far more a superior choice than mustard and why it's actually better. Ketchup is red as is Super mans cape also, There are no great super heroes…
44.
Long skirts are not fashionable
For
Long skirts just do not look pretty on anyone I have ever seen wear one. NO OFFENSE TO ANYONE PLEASE. NOT TRYING TO BE MEAN, ESPECIALLY NOT TO ANYONE DEBATING AGAINST WHAT I SAID
Against
I wouldn't think it very fair if I took advantage of the opportunity to post arguments in this round and the last one when my opponent will clearly only have one round to do so. I will extend the opportunity, once more, for my opponent to present their arguments as both Pro and…
The resolution is clear: Long skirts are not fashionable. I would like to start by defining the key terms found in the resolution for clarification purposes. DefinitionsSkirt: a free-hanging part of an outer garment or undergarment extending from the waist down; a separate…
45.
Music is good for the soul
For
Music is good for the soul. No arguments over whether a soul actually exists or not, or any other semantics. Essentially, the argument is that music is "good" for the human being.
Music is good and healthy for the "soul." In fact, music is the language of the soul. Music is the universal language that every human being can speak to each other with and feel regardless of nationality and differences. It's the ultimate form of communication. It breaks down…
Against
I am assuming, since there are only two rounds, that I am to simply dive straight in, so I shall. If not, I do apologise and shall not post any new arguments in the second round if my opponent so wishes. However, I would like to remind my opponent that burden of proof lies with…
Music doesn't always bring people together. Like all things, it often drives them apart. For example, many of older generations do not approve of rap or rock, and argue with younger people over their tastes. Perhaps a clichï¿½, but one based on truth all the same. "- Studies…
46.
Cookies are better than pie
For
No, I'm not... Pie has just wrecked dessert with it's crust! And its inside parts! Choclate chip cookies are a classic! #keepinitreal
Cookies are better than pie... Chocolate chip Cookies are just better because they're easier to make and they don't have a crust around the outside which just wrecks everything!
Against
#somkeweedeveryday
are you high?
47.
Dating should wait until high school
For
In middle school, I believe kids should have really close relationships with friends, but should save dating for high school and college. Why date if you definitely won't be marrying the person. In high school there is an actual chance that you might marry the person you date.…
Against
Default victory for Con. Thank you for this debate Pro. And thank your voters for reading this short debate.
Default victory in less than 500 characters. I'll like to bring up arguments: 3) Dating benefits the economy. Dating in general brings income because you need to buy flowers, etc. The economy generates some income thru sales taxes, thus if kids "date" in middle school then it…
48.
Liquid soap is better than bar soap
For
I'm gonna re enstate this debate. I don't have time for trolls.
And what is Con talking about?
Against
You have the BoP of addressing that. You can't post. Tie.
U!!!!!!!!! con
49.
Cats make better pets than dogs
For
Dogs do need toys. "Why dogs need toys: dogs need toys to provide mental stimulation, allow for appropriate chewing, and serve as important tools in behavior modification. ... If you don't want them to choose their own chew toys, such as your sofa, pillows, or toilet paper…
Cats are better than dogs. First of all, cats need less room. Dogs need room to run around and play, cats on the other hand, could live with you in a studio apartment and never want more. Dogs need space to get active and if you put them in a small space they will get restless…
Against
Docs isn't off limits so here ya go. https://docs.google.com...
Scroll down for round two https://docs.google.com...
50.
Children under 13 should not be in romantic relationships
For
I can understand your argument about how, maturity-wise, younger people may think they are playing a game and it will play an assumption that the other gender is, in your words, a jerk. Yes, there are those childhood phases we go through where it's like 'Oh, boys/girls have…
'By the way I am not posting this because of jealously which I am not.' I appreciate the clarification, as if it was because of that, it would just be a obvious call for sympathy. 'But when 10 year old's say that same thing and they "Break up" they will possibly lose friends…
Against
I see what your saying but with children it is mostly and I am not making this up boys vs girls because children do not have the mature mind to relize that they are playing game a game that is just an experience and to them its the real world even though to us its not. I mostly…
If 5 year old's say they have a boy/girlfriend that's fine because they are so young that it does not even matter. But when 10 year old's say that same thing and they "Break up" they will possibly lose friends that they may have known for years. By the way I am not posting this…

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