Society Debate Topics for Kids

120 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.
Age-based restrictions are fair and should be kept
For
It means children on this site complain about how people don't take them seriously because of their age, but then turn around using age restriction on their debates. Also, why does everyone on this site need me to paraphrase everything for them? Are you all colloquially…
Too bad there's no such thing as young hypocrisy.
Against
Could you specify the meaning of the phrase 'using age restriction like a hypocrite' ? I don't think the sentence is properly worded.
There are a few things I need you to understand:: a) I have been civil and polite since the beginning of this debate so I urge you to return the favour. b) Since I have no prior understanding of your argument topic, I will not pursue this discussion further. c) I have been…
2.
Collaboration usually produces better decisions than individuals working alone
For
This should not be a problem as most twins share similar tastes (as The Proclaimers illustrate on the first YouTube clip). However, I do accept that clothes with two necks are difficult to come by but it is a simple matter of undoing enough buttons on shirts to allow space for…
They say "two heads are better than one" and they are right. I'm not talking about conjoined or Siamese twins here by the way - where two foetuses become fused in the womb and two distinct babies are born attached to each other - I'm talking about those fortunate mutants who…
Against
This debate has come to a close much too quickly, as this is an important issue and one deserving of extensive debate and discourse. I thank Brian for opening the door to what is sure to be continued interest in this timely topic. 1 – Shopping Twins are known to dress…
First of all, allow me to thank my esteemed opponent for having the courage to declare what many of us dare only whisper. Indeed, who amongst us hasn't occasionally glanced woefully at our own bare shoulder, longing for some permanently attached company? However, while the…
3.
A moratorium on intentional breeding of cats and dogs should be enacted
For
moratorium "1 a : a legally authorized period of delay in the performance of a legal obligation or the payment of a debt b : a waiting period set by an authority 2 : a suspension of activity " [1]. This is a normative resolution. Resolution: There should be a moratorium on…
Con has won. Pro will explain why. A. Moral framework. Pro does not believe in morals. Therefore, its hypocritical of Pro to enforce morals on others. With Pro having no moral framework Con has the advantage. B. Pro"s Advocacy Pro forget that a moratorium could be indefinite.…
Against
Thanks!
A. Moral Framework: Companion animals are sentient creatures capable of pain and emotion, we therefore are obligated to refrain from inflicting wanton or unnecessary cruelty upon them and individuals have an obligation to give consideration to the well-being of companion…
4.
Video games do not cause children to commit crimes
For
So here's my point that video games do not commit crimes which is very true it may make the child lack in intelligence but not violence that they would be able to commit crimes in such a way. 1. The purpose of a video game is child amusement/entertainment which means video…
! Let this be a good debate
Against
Thank you for your points and good luck. I believe that video games DO cause children children to commit crimes. Children get influenced by friends,family and society. But they also get influenced by television and video games. While some video games have educational…
I accept the challenge. And will follow the rules.
5.
People should donate 10% of their money or time to charity
For
There is currently a lot of unmet need out there in the world. There is a lot more money that people could give to charity and some groups volunteer significantly more than other groups that could be doing more. So I am arguing that most people with employment and in good…
I am sorry to hear about your grandpa. It is a very nasty disease. The amount of charity and volunteering would still enable people to look after themselves. {One is not being asked to give all their money and time to charity}. They also have a choice how and where to…
Against
But, why?Why help others, when you have yourself to worry about?You have your own property, your own family, your own life.Society will never improve because there are too many idiotsThe weak die, and the strong survive.It doesnt matter. When you start giving all you have, you…
Ultimately, this would be impossible for the whole world to do that.If everyone followed what the Bible said then the world would be in chaos.If people you mean everyone and their salary is lets say 50,000.That's 10,000 lost. 10,000 dollars of their hard earned cash that the…
6.
Toy weapons promote violent behavior in children
For
It is a well known fact that children have trouble separating what is real and what is not. This will be the main focal point of my argument, and will be mentioned in further detail later. I will make two main points, the fact that not only does it desensitize the child to…
Toy weapons promote violence. Is this a valid point or not? The usual rules apply (common courtesy.) I would like to first define the motion by elaborating on the key points. Of course, by "toy weapons" I am mainly targeting plastic guns and swords, while the "violence" aspect…
Against
Pro had full BOP and failed to prove, to slightest extent, that toy weapons promote violence.Thus I win.
"It is a well known fact that children have trouble separating what is real and what is not." Prove to me that with an ounce of certainty you can know what is real and what is not. Otherwise this point is irrelevant as it applies to adults too (it applies to everyone).What is…
7.
Media negatively affects young people
For
It is so amazing to me as to how many times that I am forced to reiterate that this whole debate has nothing to do with how we protect our children from the media, but is about how negatively the media affects our children. You continuously go on to state how the idea of a…
As I will post time and time and time again, the argument is not for or against a filtration system it is about how negatively the media affects society and its youth. The filtration system will not be a mandatory system if it was instilled by parents, it would not affect…
Against
Of course we don't want see children on drugs. This can be solved by educating one child about the effect of drugs have you heard of the dare program. Most of these situations is caused by bad parenting, parents do not explain/enforce their child that drinking is bad and can…
So what can you do as you have stated that a education is not enough. You basically stated that it not just the media but experiences through media can affect a child. So what do you as a parent propose, a filtration system you pay for your family? Lets face it one cannot…
8.
Talent matters more than money for success
For
Money can be very important in defining success, but it is not necessary that having money always makes you successful. A very good example can be the thieves, robbers and smugglers. They do have money, they do achieve THEIR aim of stealing, but can not counted as successful…
Hello. I define success as "the accomplishment of an aim or purpose" and not only "the fact of getting or achieving wealth, respect, or fame". (http://www.oxforddictionaries.com...). The aim of a person is not only to earn money but also get self satisfaction. The success that…
Against
Contention 1: Materialism My opponent contradicts himself in his last round when he gives you the definition of success that I have given you (the fact of gaining or achieving wealth, fame, or respect) and gives the examples of thieves and robbers. There only main objective is…
Contention 1: MaterialismIn today's society when people ask you if you are successful in life they are asking weather or not that you have made a fortune. Not weather or not you have a good job. One also has to remember that today's society is very materialistic and has been…
9.
Soup kitchens should be promoted
For
I would like to remind my opponent that I am not "the government" nor a representative of it. I am an individual arguing for the promotion of soup kitchens. Remember also that I am not arguing for government funded soup kitchens.If we examine them closely, Con's arguments are…
Soup kitchens are voluntary initiatives taken up by charitable organizations and charities that serve to feed those who have next to nothing. Why are they so important?1. They provide a "safety net" that ensures that people who go broke and lose their jobs don't starve to…
Against
First of all , I congratulate the government for going against his own word in the comment he posted of this debate regarding the content of Round 3 . First of all , I apologize for using the term 'government' as I have taken part in too many verbal debates . And yes , I took…
Before I begin arguments , I would like to address the arguments presented by the government side. First of all ,you say that by feeding the hungry , you keep the peace. Well , first of all how can you assume that it guarantees peace ? Is it proved that areas with soup kitchens…
10.
Pedestrians should not always have right of way
For
D1) No Cross-Walks "that portion of a roadway ordinarily included within the prolongation or connection of the lateral lines of sidewalks at intersections or any portion of a roadway distinctly indicated for pedestrian crossing by lines or other marking onthe surface."No where…
Thank you for accepting.Maneuverability Right of way between types of transportation should be determined by a few key factors one of which being maneuverability. People on foot (pedestrians) are far more maneuverable than a car. They would have a much easier time jumping out…
Against
1. Credibility The issue with credibility comes with my opponent trying to twist the words I have used in my arguments to sound different then what was actually said. The first example of this is the claim that I state the drivers of the cars who hit pedestrians should have to…
Disadvantage 1: No Cross-Walks If there is no pedestrian right of way there can be no crosswalks. The C.R.S., define a crosswalk as: ". . that portion of a roadway ordinarily included within the prolongation or connection of the lateral lines of sidewalks at intersections or…
11.
Kids today care too much about material possessions
For
Thank you for accepting my challenge with this debate. Before I state my opinion for this round, I would like to comment on your argument. I understand that society has evolved and as a result the people in these societies will also evolve. I also understand that there is…
First things first, this is a friendly debate. I don't want this to turn into a nasty argument in which both debaters go home grumpy. I am a kid myself, and I would be the first one to admit that people my age these days don't care about the right stuff. This is especially hard…
Against
Humans, from the beginning of time, have sought wealth and materialistic manifestations of happiness and symbols of wealth and power. When looking back throughout history, many of the greatest empires in the world were built on the infrastructure of vanity and wealth. They tax…
Hey. I'm a kid too, and I'm happy to discuss this issue with you today. In the way I view it, people in general have become more materialistic than ever because we realize that the societies in which we function throughout value materialistic objects. Society as a whole has…
12.
Sponsoring children in developing countries is worthwhile
For
Sponsorship is a good way of getting people who otherwise wouldn't give to charity to donate their money.
Child sponsorship brings about greater understanding between people from different countries and cultures.
Against
We need to address the causes of poverty rather than treat the symptoms (outward signs).
Sponsorship is often more about the intentions of the donors rather than the needs of poor children.
13.
The Illuminati does not exist
For
Now, I understand that you think the Illuminati doesn't exist, but you're proving that they can exist. Also, I understand that you want me to prove based on actual evidence that the Illuminati doesn't not and can not exist. That's impossible. You can't prove with actual…
Hello, welcome to my debate. First, I'd like to give a brief history lesson on the term "Illuminati". This term was first used in the 18th century when the "Bavarian Illuminati" formed. Their main purpose was to promote women's rights and gender equality. With that being said,…
Against
I will offer rebuttals in the next round but will build a case of my own in this one.I would like to make 2 contentions. Contention 1 It is impossible to show the Illuminati does not existRemember if this organization does exist, it would be held as a top secret among the…
Accept Bear in mind my opponent has taken on the BOP and must show that in fact the Illuminati does not exist. I must offer rebuttals to his argument. I will state I do not believe they exist, but I also believe it is impossible to show they do not. Much like arguing the…
14.
Innovation should take precedence over tradition
For
We will save the specifics for other debates. For now, we contemplating the concept. But since you seems adamant on the religious front, think of the millions of people who oppose science for the sake of religion? If the money that was spent on the church was donated to…
Any innovation that furthers the human race. Traditions, though emotional and important, can hinder us.
Against
Well, all I have to say is, what about the billions of people who support religion over science and innovation? Money being spent on the church is in itself a product of innovation: socialism.
Well, I obviously do not think that EVERY single tradition is more important than innovation. Practices such as human sacrifice and etc. Generally speaking from a religious point of view, many innovations in science and politics appear to attack traditions simply for opposing…
15.
People should show more respect to deaf people
For
They are trying to show respect, the problem is that the deaf and blind they are confused. When you talk to them to get something you can tell by the expression on their face when they are confused. Doesn't matter if they are deaf or blind they have the disabillity to be able…
I'm deaf myself, mostly I am tired my family forcing me to wear my cochlear implant. It doesn't even work very well at all. Because my parents are constantly having to repeat themselves over and over again. Its actually reaching to the point where I just want to move to a…
Against
Although we can sometimes feel alone and mistreated in the world, it isn't fair to expect special respect from someone. Of course the handicapped should have help living their lives, that doesn't give them the right to demand anymore respect than other humans. My opponent has…
My opponent makes a good point. However, I shall start with my opening remarks first. In our society nowadays, it is easy to find cruelty in every aspect of life. Every error of all kinds are picked on or made fun of by friends, strangers, governments, and even families. My…
16.
Advertisements should not target children
For
Hey guys! This will be a 4-round debate, where the 1st round is just detailed by the Con 'accepting' the debate. I will be debating the Pro side :) 2nd Round is where Aff states the case and the conclusion will be in the 4th round (a.k.a the third speaker of a 3v3 debate). Good…
So in the final part of this debate, there have been a number of key themes that have been echoed throughout the debate, the key themes that both sides wish to win in order to win this debate. 1. The theme of implications arising from advertising, that advertising negatively…
Against
I was someone disappointed that some of my argument are not fully countered. Many are countered, but not fully. This is the whole thing that I have been trying to point out since Round 2: >Advertising is bad. It will gives bad effect to mature aged person and children. Instead…
I shall point out flaws in Pros argument: *** My argument: -'exposing children to advertisement because it is impossible to prevent' Pros counter-argument: -'Let us move on to a common case prevalent in state schools all around the world: Bullying. It is undeniable that…
17.
Girls should be allowed to join the Boy Scouts of America
For
Mr. Dayton, You can reply to comments in the comments section. So I think that only the second to last paragraph is something I can really talk about Teenagers are also going through a time in their life where they're meant to experience different things, and they're growing at…
I don't know what happened. I thought I had posted my argument but it seems to have deleted. I'll have to cut it short but here you go: Alright. I wish I had known that sexual safety was such a huge point in this debate. If I had known this first, I probably wouldn't have…
Against
First, I would like to apologize for the late response and start to the third round of this debate, although I am equally happy that I did wait, as I would like to address one of the comments in this debate. This comment comes from lucasdufton and I would like to quote a few…
While all of your points are very valid, and I am glad that you made these points, as they did get me to think in ways I had not initially expected to. Alas, there are solutions for all of them: First, preparing a Boy Scout for the military was the intention for the BSA when it…
18.
Kids today are more melodramatic than past generations
For
Alright, I admit, you pegged me a little when i was being overly dramatic in turn. And I dont hate kids, I am one. And Trust me when I say this, I know kids ahve problems. Its part of growing up. And There are a lot of cases when sadness and dramatic speeaches on the internet…
Have you ever watched thes annoying little kids on youtube where they cry their eyes out when their girlfriend or boyfriend broke up with them and now they will never move on? Its pretty friggin annoying, and Im sick and tired of these depressed little emo kids thinking they've…
Against
Hey, looking forward to see your responses! One could say you were being a little melodramatic yourself by getting annoyed over a situation you had a choice to avoid (Assuming you live in a society where you're allowed to choose your own Youtube viewing :P) Anyhow, the argument…
Thank you also for this great debate! After reading your response, one point I noticed right away was ' Are kids being melodramatic? Well yes, but, they may not know it just yet. That's why we have to point it out so they can fix it before it haunts them for the rest of their…
19.
Television advertising aimed at children should be banned
For
You have stated that a child is some one who is between birth and puberty. I would like this to be a child is some one between the ages of 2 and 16 years of age. This is because whilst birth is a defined parameter, puberty is not and various in every person. Also a child under…
Against
Extend all arguments.
I. Food for High EnergyChildren naturally like foods that are rich in fats, proteins, and carbohydrates. Carbohydrates give long-lasting energy to children because they take longer to break down for the body to use. [1] Protein, too, provides kids with healthy energy. [1] And…
20.
Emergency announcements should not be made through dance
For
Have you ever been to a contemporary dance workshop? If you have, you will have noted that the performers endeavour to convey all sorts of concepts through the medium of dance. Now, have you ever been in the situation where the police have driven past your house announcing some…
It is an important issue, one that is no doubt discussed at the highest levels by politicians and national security officials around the world. Firstly, I will confess to being something of a philistine when it comes to contemporary performing arts and I, therefore, defer to my…
Against
". . . it may be possible to teach dancers to express such concepts as "Run for your lives. Some frothing nutjob has stolen a truck full of high explosives and and a family-sized box of matches and he's headed your way" without causing any confusion. However, the number of…
This resolution is a fascinating one. I thank my opponent for the fun challenge. I argue that emergency public announcements SHOULD be made through the medium of dance. My opponent's contention is that dance will lead to miscommunication. However, this is not a problem with the…
21.
Swearing has a net negative influence on society
For
The astute reader would no doubt be enjoying this debate right now, laughing at the debaters incompetence. What tomfoolery am I talking about? I said in round 1 that this debate was a 4 round debate, at least, that's what I intended. Of course, many will have noted that this is…
A reminder to readers that this is a shared burden of proof – I am arguing swearing is a negative influence, Concould argue for a neutral or positive influence. Now, without ado, let's begin. An Introductory ScenarioOne must see there are alternatives to swearing. Let's pretend…
Against
Yeah we are goin to redo the debate, so tie this one :)
1) The pro's scenario Humans are emotional creatures, we can be delighted or sometimes just happy, other times we can get annoyed or very, very pissed off. Curse words are words that help people unleash the frustration inside them in a situation which politeness or less harmful…
22.
Media violence is harming today's youth
For
somthime people might just have things on their minds
violence is not a good for kid to learn at any age
Against
Having things on their mind doesn't mean that it's negative. If people would teach their child or children to stand up for themselves they wouldn't have to go to the media. The media is really for entertainment. Nothing negative rarely happens in movies or on television.…
I think the violence in the media does not have a negative effect.Children these days are getting bullied and their parents,older brothers and sisters won't teach them how to fight so they turn to television or videos.
23.
Children's personalities can only develop with parental guidance
For
Haha okay then Dr Phil, well perhaps you should read what you've already written. "'Children' in this context means a son or daughter under 21 years old." So, you're not talking about sons and daughters of ANY age, as you so elegantly put. And ironic 'of' me doesn't make sense.…
someone becomes an adult at age 18, fool
Against
And you could have just redefined the motion with your own words. Children, in this context, does not particularly mean kids. Child(ren) may also describe a relationship with a parent (such as sons and daughters of ANY age). How ironic of you to call me a fool.
I will begin by defining the motion. 'Personality' means the combination of characteristics or qualities that form an individual's distinctive character. 'Children' in this context means a son or daughter under 21 years old. Not only the guidance of parents, but also the…
24.
Teenage boys talking to young girls should not be considered bizarre
For
Let me clarify. I did mean that teenagers talking to children in and of itself is normal, and not that teenagers should often or always not be seen as abnormal. I agree with you when you say that parents and teachers should be careful when seeing teenagers talk to children, so…
You give the example of a guy alone with you at night running at you, and with the type of clothing you describe. However, this example is a false analogy because there are many things irregular with HOW the man in this example is doing things, which include him coming quickly,…
Against
Again, I encourage a tie.
Well, ladies and gentlemen, this debate turned out to just be the opponents agreeing with each other without either knowing. Um, so I guess you guys can vote for whoever, but I guess tying would be fine too.
25.
Children should be permitted to hold part-time jobs
For
Children can use the money.
They will have the satisfaction of a job well done.
Against
they don't have time
children will be exploited
26.
Society should not leave anyone behind
For
It is wrong to leave people behind it will make other people go mad.it hurts peoples feelings,take harambe as an example.
You are wrong with that post it doesn't have that much secarity at the zoo because there are good animals there at the zoo they would behave and it is to wrong to hurt or leave anyone behind.you say to leave harambe behind but I say no.he was protecting the kid not trying to…
Against
My opponent gets minus S&G points for using more than 7 exclamation points for the same sentence, and having a "1" within all those exclamation points. Anyways, let me defend my case.Defense: "You are wrong with that post it doesn't have that much secarity at the zoo because…
I accept. And I disagree with the Instigator's argument. We should leave Harambe behind.Let me explain. Harambe died over 5 months ago. Security was weak, so a child snuck in Harambe's area. The security guards then shot Harambe in an attempt to save the child. All people are…
27.
India is a great country
For
Sorry, but I have to - I AM FORFEITING THIS ROUND.
Since muskan has again forfeited, I have nothing to say extra, but say the same what I had told in round 2. And I request muskan to at least post her debate in the forth round.
Against
According to me "greatness should not be in words, languages or religion, it should be in work, power and terminology ." In my opinion, practically we can't say like that because there are so many facts which directly opposes this article. As per as 'Jeevan' has told that,…
28.
Children deserve as much respect as adults demand from them
For
Though the adults take care of children they should show respect to everyone not just because they give them care because some of them who are supposed to give them care still abuse them plus some adults don't even respect some people who are higher in the social hierarchy. My…
I agree on most of your points but what I was saying adults are hypocrites and I'm saying some people need to show respect to everyone if you expect it back
Against
This is true, but the resolution my opponent made states that kids should get as much respect from adults as adults expect from kids.But because adults are legally required to provide care for children and not vice versa, It's clear that children still deserve less respect from…
"Nowadays adults think that because they've been living longer they deserve respect from children because we are younger"My opponent can probably more or less agree with this: most kids are stupid. Most kids do stupid things. I encourage whoever's reading this to consider how…
29.
The US should build more dedicated motorcycle lanes
For
I believe there should be more lanes, designed for small vehicles, such as motorcycles, bicycles, motor scooter, etc. The reason for this is, it would enable a safer area for those that ride such things, because most motorcycle accidents are because a large vehicle such as a…
Thank you again ladies and gentlemen for watching, commenting, and voting on this debate. "First of all, it is unsafe to begin with, for pedestrians, bikers, and parked cars (see my Round 1 argument). Second of all, even if it WERE safe, there are many, many things that the…
Against
I look forward to the debate. I contend. There should NOT be more motorcycle lanes in the United States, based upon the reasons my opponent has stated. "The reason for this is, it would enable a safer area for those that ride such things, because most motorcycle accidents are…
"My argument is it is more unsafe for pedestrians, bikers and parked cars to be in heavy traffic on the highway than to be in a lane meant for them. Most motorcycle accidents happen because large vehicles cannot see them. Therefore it would be beneficial, for motorcyclists, and…
30.
Daycare centers should have stronger security measures
For
I think they should have more security on day care websites because they could be anything you never know who would leave their children with a random stranger. They might seem nice but they could a cereal killer, thief , or a killer.
Against
I guess he left. This debate has left us all confused. What is a day care cite [sic]? What are the main security problems? How common are cereal killers? Are cereal killers comparable to serial killers? The world may never know.
Since james1014 forfeited the round I'll introduce a rather concise version of my thinking on this subject, to be expanded on should my opponent return: It is not the responsibility of the government to protect its citizens from themselves in certain instances. Should a law be…
31.
Respect for elders is still relevant today
For
My opponent forfeits again.
My opponent forfeits.
Against
I realize that to some extent elders usually deserve more respect because of experience. I do not feel that someone who is older automatically is right when talking to someone younger. To me elderly people seem more entitled then they need to be. Youth also seem to be overly…
32.
Elevator weight limits are unnecessary
For
Thanks Alistair. Here is my rebuttal to your points. ==Rebuttal== R1) Alistair argues: We could just write to elevator operators and ask them to post weight limits outside the elevator This is non-responsive since weight limits are posted inside elevators now, and there has not…
Thanks for the debate, Alistair. ==Definitions== Lifts: non-American word for elevators Weight restriction: the posted weight limit inside elevators Necessary: according to the American Heritage Dictionary, necessary means "absolutely essential" or "needed to achieve a certain…
Against
Thanks for replying so early for this debate. I'd just like to start by saying that weight restrictions in elevators (or lifts) are needed as without them you would have a serious safety concern. I agree with your definition of a lift (or elevator) and thank you for that but as…
Hello Fellow Debators. I will argue against this arguement with whoever will accept this challenge. I am against this arguement.
33.
Left-side traffic is no better than right-side traffic
For
" Having to look past another vehicle (if one is oncoming from the opposite direction) is a valid point. However, since both you and the other vehicle are in motion, the other vehicle will be in your way for a split second." And there can't be multiple vehicles? "At the same…
The right hand rule is of primary importance in extremely low-traffic situations, in which the risk of accident is, similarly, low. In high traffic situations we have stoplights, and it is in high traffic situations that the most danger occurs by far. Further, though you may…
Against
I will address his points in their order. 1. My opponent says that the right hand rule is used in low-traffic situations and therefore the risk of accident is similarly low. Respectfully, while such intersections might in fact be generally low-traffic ones, this does not…
I must say I did not anticipate this line of argument. Road rage is indeed a problem when it comes to road safety. It is somewhat unfortunate, however, that my opponent has provided no support whatsoever for his theory. Let us look at some statistics. According to an Internet…
34.
Everyone should donate to charities
For
The past is the past, besides people used to behead their king! Do you think they even knew what compassion was, if that's what people did? They didn't think about others in the world because they didn't have advanced technology and ways to find out the health and economic…
True, there are also personal preferences and dislikes of certain charities and fundraisers. Understandably, if you are unable to donate because of religious and political policies, by all means, you aren't still forced to. Perhaps if you cannot donate, you can write a letter…
Against
Charity in the form of a dollar or two put into the bucket of the guy with the Santa costume not only is not obligatory, it is social coercion. The charities themselves rife with political and religious agenda. Government spending on the same common social issues is more…
Now the "Everyone should" is full of caveat. - If I believe in the mission of the organization - If they don't conflict with my religious or moral principals - If I am not unhappy with the individual soliciting for the organization Now, I have a personal endorsement for a…
35.
Popular students who bully others should not be admired
For
Yea forget my first argument too I was bored and angry. I know a bully who was the cause of a lot of problems I had in school, But she was just hurt. She was the result of a one night stand between two strangers who tried to make it work but couldn"t and split a few years…
Yahhhh
Against
Bullies are who they want to be. Either kind or mean. We though still respect them as people who also have feelings. Then the view of the person can also think someone is cool or not, Like a lot of people think Berne Sanders was cool, But a lot of people didn't. Then time also…
Forget my first argument. Bullies deserve a chance of redemption, And I understand it can be hard to accept since i'm sure we have all been bullied before. Believe it or not, But most bullies have been hurt and feel like they have to place it out on someone else. I believe any…
36.
Parents often fail to understand their teenage children
For
Mia came back from school on as hot July day ,dripping with sweat. she enters the house rushes to her room puts her bag in one corner and her socks and shoes in another and lies down on her bed to catch her breath. her mother comes barging in and says,'you get up and clean up…
Against
And that brings us to the end of the debate. Despite Pro's silence, I hope my opponent has taken on board what I have said and wish him to best. See you all next time, Duncan.
...Speeding up debate.
37.
Boys make better friends than girls
For
My opponent stated in the previous argument that "boys change their attitude and fight a lot". I do not agree with this at all. Boys do not change their attitude, in fact, they are known to be calm, cool, and collected while girls over react and gossip (as I said before). If…
What you said in response to my agruement about men seeing the surface of a statement: "That is because men are more calm" (calmer would be incorrect grammar, by the way) is what I am trying to say, men are calm so they will not over react about things. If you got in a fight as…
Against
What you said in response to my argument about men seeing the surface of a statement: "That is because men are more calm" (calmer would be incorrect grammar, by the way) is what I am trying to say, men are calm so they will not over react about things. If you got in a fight as…
Okay, early arguer, makes the rebuttals more fair. Here are my thoughts when I looked at this (parentisis are notes to the audience and opponent): Boys make better friends than girls. A. Okay, she got what the debate what the debate was about (no offense. One time, I…
38.
Children aged 6 to 18 should have rights
For
You think that children shouldn't have rights. How about all the parents and adults don't get rights for the next five years and give children rights. Let them have a taste of what we have to deal with every day of are lives. We live are lives every day getting treated like…
children should have rights because they have great ideas and an natural right to justice. Children who have rights could choose if they wanted to do this or that. They could decide how they wanted there future to go and were they wanted to live even without parent guidelines.…
Against
My opponent has forfeited.
Children Shouldn't have rights. Children like to get in trouble and stuff. They hardly even know what rights are. How can they use what they dont know. Say kids do have rights. That means they have rights like an adult. So that means the age of consent to have sex lowers since…
39.
Ten-year-olds should be allowed to walk and stay home alone
For
Yes 10 year olds should walk and stay home alone they are not children. They are tweens.They are mature kids. YES we will not wait until they are 17!
Against
My counter-arguments remain completely uncontested.
My opponent's comments thus far are easily refuted.I.Depending on definitions, 10 year olds are indeed children, as is the case with Dictionary.com's definition [1]:"a person 14 years and under."Besides, my opponent gives no impact to this claim. So what if they weren't…
40.
Parents should not teach children that Santa Claus is real
For
Haha...":)"? Anyways, again, I will negate my opponent's points in the order that he is making them. 1) All discipline methods do not work, like my opponent states. You cannot tempt a 10 year old boy with a Barbie doll, so to say. Moreover, disciplinary methods never work for…
I shall respond to my opponent's arguments in the order that they were rebutted in. 1) While it may be true that what my opponent states is a disciplinary tool, it is not the best one nor an effective one. The children will soon come to realize that no matter if they are bad or…
Against
":)" Chip off the old block eh? :) You should see my other debates Anyway to rebut your arguments. "1) While it may be true that what my opponent states is a disciplinary tool, it is not the best one nor an effective one....." Your forgetting the whole point. It doesn't matter…
"After I have successfully proved that Santa Claus does not exist, there seems to be no reason in why parents should let their children believe in such lies. Why should they let their children believe something, then let them find out later on that it is just lies? Letting them…
41.
Children can make effective spies
For
Good Morning to one and all present here. Today the topic before the house is that 'Children can be a good Spy' & I am here to propose the motion.First of all who are spies? A spy is someone who secretly gathers information from any person, organisation, state or a country.Now,…
Against
Extend arguments through this round.
Extend all my arguments through this round. If my opponent wishes to concede the debate I encourage him to simply say so to speed along the process.
42.
Advertising should be banned during children's TV programs
For
Ads are designed in a particular way to make you remember them. It could be an annoying little jingle but think to yourself, have you ever found yourself humming one of these tune? Now think about what that would sound like to a young child. If these ads are aimed at children,…
Against
Pro has failed to rebut my arguments, defend his arguments and present solid points backed by clear evidence. Pro forfeited the majority of his rounds.
I still await my opponent's arguments and rebuttals.
43.
Violent video games make children more violent
For
Well I guess with that I conclude my argument. Thank you for the debate.
1. School shootings. While there has never been any links from violent video games to school shootings there are some patterns that cannot be ignored. Before 1975 there were 139 recorded school shootings the first of which was in 1764 (the second was in 1853). I picked this…
Against
Should be fun :)
Glad to hear that you're new here too. Considering how new I am, sorry for any errors in my argument. When looking at whether video games make children violent, first we must establish what people mean when they say 'violent'. The Merriam Webster Dictionary gives it as: 1:…
44.
Parents should not lie to children about Santa Claus
For
A last Hello, for the last round. First of all, its the damn Argumentum ad populum again. The mass believing and popularity in the population makes people simply to go where the public goes. That's how many beliefs spread, and is probably one of the many reasons of collective…
Hello and thanks for joining my debate. Now, lets begin. We all know that Santa Claus doesn't exist. Its basically impossible in physics and too many things aren't known about him. However, Its interesting as well, that every Christmas includes "Ho,Ho,Ho Merry Christmas" by…
Against
I do not particularly care about lying. Actually, I prefer it in virtually every encounter I have with other people. I see it as essentially a bedrock, the foundation, the glue keeping together both personal relations as well as institutional relations, such as in business and…
I accept. Good Luck
45.
Violence in media harms children
For
I am speaking for the motion. Media does have many bad effects on children this is because now-a-days children are more attached to the media then the real people in life.
Against
As I've said To edit violence on television, except for public airwaves, which are available to everyone. But to censor violent content and all would be censorship. Violence in the media doesn't cause violence but rather upbringing does. Studies have proven this.
As I said it has more to do with upbringing than what is shown. If the child was raised in an environment where crime is the culture, then a violent image might encourage them to resort. But that has to do with upbringing. Violence can affect, but it takes a parent's upbringing.
46.
Texting while driving should be banned
For
My opponent mentioned that the most frequent causes of fatal car crashes is daydreaming. To support their claim, my opponent provided statistics that date back to 2013 which was a time where technology had just taken a leap. As stated by Alistair Charlton, a reporter at…
My opponent stated that people should be allowed to text and drive because it is a convenient and faster way to communicate with others. This is true, cell phones do allow people to communicate with others at a faster, more convenient rate but, they should not be used in any…
Against
My opponent stated that texting and driving is a major distraction to drivers, however, texting is not the biggest or most fatal distraction. According to Jack Benton, an environment, safety, and health specialist, from Safety News, in a 2013 article, 62% of fatal car crashes…
For this debate, the negative side is arguing that people should be allowed to text and drive. In this day and age, texting has become a very convenient way for people to communicate long-distance. According to the admin from Asia-Pacific Economics Blog in a 2015 article,…
47.
Teenagers should not have curfews
For
Oh sorry double negatives. Children shouldn't have a curfew because it shows that the parent doesn't trust the child. The child could be just hanging out with friends and when they say it is time for them to go the friend may feel left out. Kids that are more troublesome nay…
Curfews keep teens out of trouble. If teens stay out all night they will more likely to get kidnapped or caused to do or sell drugs. Teens walking out at night could only cause trouble. Curfew is protecting kids from making mistakes that they would do without curfew.
Against
I stated above that I believe teens SHOULD have curfew.
I believe teens should have a curfew. No foul words. No expert debaters. Pro may argue first.
48.
Interracial marriage is a wonderful thing
For
No, it's just not the main subject I want to debate. Go debate it with someone else.
Then we aren't going to debate because I do not want to debate about that.
Against
Main subject is based on the subjective descriptive word wonderful. before this issue is cleared, the whole topic or whatever main part you are talking about, is not debatable. If you still don't understand, let me put it this way. the word wonderful can mean very different…
Topic not debatable. case closed.
49.
People should not be given names at birth
For
>Thanks to my opponent, Logical-Master, for his response. >I shall not say anything more on the topic of semantics except that my opponent blatantly used semantics to try to deflect my comment. >My opponent goes back to his burden of proof argument, which is semi-valid. I do…
.. sort of. .. >My opponent has begun to play semantics with me. I do not know whether this is a test or some other sort of idea but I can still refute it and shall do so. As my opponent say, I am in favor of those who are very young not having the abilities to make large…
Against
First, in response to PRO suggesting that I have played semantics . . . . . . I have "played" no semantics, ladies and gentleman. My opponent's statement had conflicted with his statement on the same matter in the previous round. In addition, I explained why there was still a…
First, ladies and gentleman, I'd like you to take note of the words from my opponent in his previous round. He said the following: "Now this is obviously because the baby cannot make decisions like that at such a young age but they can remain unnamed until they can truly make…
50.
TV and films influence children more than parents do
For
The resolution was meant to umbrella those who do watch. Most of the households that do not have TV are the ones who cannot afford it, but they often have DVDs to watch. Those who do not have TV nor see films are those who do not own a television set at all, which is notably…
Thank you for your acceptance, swatters. I will begin my first argument. I would first like to point out that the influences to which children are subjected from television and films are not strictly negative. There are education and nature programs that are beneficial to early…
Against
Not all households have TV and/or see films, therefore the parents of those households automatically influence the children more than TV/films do. The resolution did not specify if it meant MOST families or just any specific family.
You may begin forming your argument. I look forward to debating with you.

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