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A debate is an organized argument or structured discussion where two or more people present their argument on a specific topic. It’s a marvellous way for kids to inculcate their critical thinking, public speaking and research skills. Children are encouraged to consider various perspectives, build confidence enhancing their capability to communicate effectively.
Whether you are a parent who is seeking to engage your child or an educator who is looking for classroom activities, look no further! Below are 50 interesting debate topics for kids of all ages and grades.
1. Is it better to read books or watch movies?
Compare the immersive experience and imagination stimulation one gets while reading books with the visual treat and auditory appeal of watching movies.
2. Should homework be banned?
Engaging the child to explore whether students benefit from having homework or no, talking about the impact of its advantages and disadvantages and how it impacts their learning.
3. Should school uniforms be mandatory?
Discuss whether wearing uniforms creates a sense of equality, discipline or does it hamper their individuality.
4. Should animals be kept in zoos?
Think about the ethics of caging animals in captivity for education or viewing purpose versus the impact on their natural behaviour and well-being.
5. Are E-Books better than printed books?
Compare the easy accessibility of E-Books with the tangible experience of holding a book in their hands.
6. Should kids have cell phones?
Debate about the appropriate age to have a cell phone, balancing safety and connectivity with potential distractions and exposure to inappropriate content.
7. Is online learning as effective as classroom learning?
Talk about the effectiveness of virtual education in providing flexibility and customized learning versus the importance of maintaining personal interaction.
8. Should junk food be banned in schools?
Examine whether prohibiting junk food in schools would encourage kids to eat healthy or does it deprive the child to have their own choice.
9. Is space exploration worth the cost?
Debate the benefits of exploring unknown territories in space to know more about our universe against the high financial investment it needs.
10. Should plastic bags be banned?
Debate about the impact of plastic bags and the feasibility of banning them by proving sustainable alternatives.
11. Are school sports important?
Explore the role and importance of sports for health, inculcating teamwork versus the time and resources it needs.
12. Should kids have a daily chore list?
Discuss whether assigning chores teaches responsibility, accountability adding to their life skills or does it give them too much pressure to be a certain way.
13. Should schools have longer recess?
Examine whether schools should give a longer recess to enhance creativity, relaxation or does it hamper with their academic schedule.
14. Is it better to have one best friend or a group of friends?
Debate about the various benefits of interacting with different people which gives a network of friends versus having a loyal relationship with one friend only.
15. Is recycling worth the effort?
Talk about the environmental benefits of recycling and do we have sufficient and effective people putting in the efforts for the same or are we wasting more resources to recycle.
16. Should there be a limit on screen time for kids?
Examine the potential health and developmental benefits of limiting screen time versus the challenge of enforcing such limits in a digital age.
17. Are Aliens Real?
Debate the possibility of extraterrestrial life based on scientific evidence and the vastness of the universe.
18. Should Schools Teach Financial Literacy?
Discuss the importance of financial education in preparing students for adult responsibilities versus the challenge of integrating it into the current curriculum.
19. Does height matter? Should one be tall or short?
Discuss the pros and cons of being tall where you have easy access to high places versus being short like fitting comfortably in small cozy places.
20. Can students be allowed to rank or mark their teachers?
Examine whether students can be allowed to evaluate their teachers would it improve the teachers teaching or would it lead to unfair judgements.
21. Should one be conversant in many languages or do mastery in one language?
Explore the benefits of knowing multiple languages, the exposure and advantages it would give an individual versus mastering one language and being fluent in it.
22. Should school have classes throughout the year?
Debate about the benefits of having year long school academically versus the need for breaks in summer or other holidays as to how it helps in refreshing the student or allowing him/her to have new experiences apart from academics.
23. Should children be allowed to read fairy tales?
Debate whether reading fairy tales gives a child valuable lesson and stimulates their imagination or does it give them fears or make them believe in certain illusions.
24. Can animals be used for scientific research?
Is it a potential harm to use animals for research, are there any alternatives or is it beneficial to use animals for research.
25. Dogs or cats? Which pet is better?
Exploring factors like loyalty, purpose, activity discuss which pet would be better according to the requirements.
26. Can schools serve sugary drinks?
If schools don’t serve sugary drinks does it promote a healthy lifestyle or does it deprive the child.
27. Outdoor play or indoor play, which is better?
Compare the benefits of playing outdoor versus indoor. Explore and debate on the aspects of physical fitness, safety and convenience in both the activities.
28. Should you be the only child or have siblings?
Compare the experience of being the only child where you get complete attention or having siblings which gives you a strong bond for life.
29. Are robots the future of education?
Debate the role of robots and artificial intelligence in enhancing education versus the loss of human interaction and traditional personalised teaching.
30. Paying kids for doing chores?
Debate if financial incentives should be given to kids when they do chores to teach them money management and responsibility.
31. Morning or afternoon school, which is better?
Compare the benefits of morning classes such as better concentration or advantages of starting later such as improved sleep and alertness.
32. Physical school or homeschooling, your pick?
Explore the benefits of going to a physical school, the relationships it builds versus the flexibility and customisation in learning in a homeschool.
33. Teaching kids cooking, Yay or nay?
Discuss the importance of learning cooking at a young age to learn independence and health versus the risks involved.
34. Are superheroes are good role models?
Debate whether superheroes instil good qualities like bravery, confidence or do they set unrealistic standards.
35. Should kids learn about history?
Examine the value of history in in understanding the present or focusing more on contemporary subjects.
36. Is it mandatory to learn a musical instrument, or no?
Debate the benefits of learning how to play at least one musical instrument versus the financial investment and time needed.
37. Should the voting age be lowered to 16years?
Explore the advantages of youngsters being able to choose their leaders when they are 16years or would they be too young to make a wise choice.
38. Are public protests good to bring about a change for anything?
Debate the advantages and disadvantages of public protests, do they make sure the voice is heard or is it done as a publicity stunt.
39. Can kids decide their sleep time or should parents decide it for them?
Discuss the advantages of children choosing their sleep time will it make them accountable for their actions and time or will they take undue advantage of it.
40. Importance of teaching coding and computer programming in middle school?
Does coding help in building cognitive abilities in children when learnt in school or is it too early.
41. Should the Government provide free healthcare to all its citizens?
Will this be a boon where all people who are suffering from poverty will get access or is it bad.
42. Is Artificial Intelligence dangerous?
Debate the potential benefits of the advancements in AI versus it hampering lives of human beings.
43. Should teaching about our scriptures like Mahabharata and Ramayana be mandatory in schools?
Explore the advantage of learning about our scriptures, culture and heritage early on in school or is it not necessary.
44. Is technology making people less productive?
Is technology helping in increasing productivity and in increase of results or is it just making us lazier.
45. Importance of mental health?
Debate about making children aware about mental health in their school is necessary or no.
46. Should science try to revive extinct creatures?
Is it a good idea to invest time, money and energy on this or is it a waste of time and resources.
47. Is there life on other planets?
Debate the possibilities of life on other planets is there or is it just fiction.
48. Should there be restrictions on fast food chains when it comes to nutrition?
Should the Government be stricter with what fast food chains use as ingredients and impose restrictions or no.
49. Is freedom of speech even relevant in functional society?
Debate the existence of freedom of speech or is it just a myth.
50. Should Government ban plastic bags and packaging?
Discuss the possibilities of the Government considering to ban plastic or it should not interfere.
We at Bambinos.Live encourage our students for healthy debates and foster a constructive environment for these young minds to open up, have an opinion, be expressive of what they think in an appropriate manner. Try the demo session for free to get a glimpse of the amazing offerings and learnings we have!
“A good leader can engage in a debate frankly and thoroughly, knowing that at the end he and the other side must be closer, and thus emerge stronger. You don't have that idea when you are arrogant, superficial, and uninformed. – Nelson Mandela”
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