You would not believe how hard it is to find just plain fun debate topics!  (What?  Did you think I had an entire list all made out?)  I searched the web and nearly everything was political or religious in nature.  Someday we may reach that level of debating, but it is not now. 

Even websites with topic ideas for the elementary age were absurd!  "Should you be allowed to stay up past your bedtime?"  "Should you be able to eat whatever you want?"  I'm sorry, but these topics question parental authority and have the child focus on their own desires.  What is educational in that?   

I'm sure many people would argue that children have the right to do so.  After all, we adults question our government.  However, we adults have the right to elect someone else in four years if we are unhappy with their work.  We question for the safety and rights of the people at large.  Children question selfishly. 

I suppose that would make a great debate, but as I said, it isn't now!  Not for this new forum.  I want this forum to work with simple topics first, getting the basics of good debate, then we will move into more difficult topics where we will learn to control our emotions and then we can move on to the big stuff. 

Old Business:

- The Contenders need a volunteer to judge this debate.  You can't leave an argument for either side.  Please e-mail me if you are interested.

-A good arguement is based on facts, and sometimes includes experience.  It does not include opinions, especially those of emotion. 

-Remember to tell others about this blog.  I would really like to see more students involved.  I do hope we have already shown a level of safety.  All topics are for everyone's eyes.  Debate is an excellent tool for learning to contend for your faith. 

New Business:

-The Contenders need help finding fun debate topics!  Please e-mail me your topic ideas. 

The Debate

Has technology brought more harm than good to mankind? 

Let's Get Ready to Debate!