My apologies for a lack of debate the last week.  I was nearly run over by the rat race.  That's what I get for standing in the middle of the track!

I've had a couple of debate ideas sent to me, thank you!  I could still use more, so keep those ideas coming. 

Old Business:

- Try contending for the side you don't believe in.  Homy711 commented that it might be hard to contend for the side you don't believe in, without doing it sarcastically.  She was also curious about an example.  Sagerats gave an example of this in the oatmeal vs. peanut butter cookie debate.  Sagerats would much rather have debated for oatmeal, but after reading a few comments opted to contend for peanut butter.  Granted there isn't much to be disgusted about with the side of peanut butter unless you detest it, but instead of basing her arguments on feelings, sagerats based her arguments on facts that she googled up. 

- Remember, a good argument is always based on the FACTS, not FEELINGS. 

- As always a judge is needed for each debate.  I'm only asking you to judge one debate, not to be a permanent judge.  You can't leave an argument for either side in the debate but you can leave your thoughts before letting us know which side of the debate had the stronger arguments.  Look at past debate conclusions to see how it works.

New Business:

- This weeks debate idea is courtesy of homy711.  While this is really a matter of personal oppinion, and could be based on different circumstances, homy711 could use some advice in this area.  I have decided to allow it as a debate because I felt that many of you could contend for your side with scripture.  I also felt it might just encourage some teens to take part in contending for their own money in a non-threatening atmosphere.

The Debate

Should your child be allowed to spend his money any way he chooses (frivolous), or should he be responsible for the expenses of his own activities?