Hey y'all, I'm looking for some fun debatable topics to chat about with my friends. We've been having these discussions to improve our critical thinking skills in a light-hearted way. Anyone got any cool, high school-appropriate topics that we could debate as a group? Thanks!
Hey there! It's great that you and your friends want to engage in debates to enhance your critical thinking skills. Since you're looking for light-hearted and high school-appropriate topics, I've put together a list of fun and interesting ideas for you to consider:
1. Is pineapple on pizza acceptable?
2. Should school uniforms be mandatory?
3. Which is better: Android or iPhone?
4. Should animals be used for testing cosmetics?
5. Which is more important: the journey or the destination?
6. Are single-gender schools more effective than co-ed schools?
7. Should the voting age be lowered to 16?
8. Is listening to audiobooks the same as reading?
9. Should physical education be mandatory in high school?
10. Do video games lead to violence or can they have positive effects?
11. Is time travel possible and, if so, would it do more harm than good?
12. Reality TV shows: detrimental or beneficial?
13. Do pets really make people happier?
14. Which is the superior Taylor Swift era?
15. Should social media platforms censor content or allow for unrestricted free speech?
Remember, the key to having a successful debate with your friends is to respect different opinions and remain open-minded. Happy debating!
PS: If you're interested in doing some debating in a more formal context, or maybe finding other ways to explore nuanced topics, I'd check out this blog post from CollegeVine, which contains a list of over 900 extracurricular activities you might consider getting involved in: https://blog.collegevine.com/your-complete-list-of-extracurricular-activities/
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