Debate topics

1. Cats vs. Dogs: Which makes the better pet and why?
2. Pancakes vs. Waffles: Which breakfast food reigns supreme?
3. Is cereal a soup or a salad? Defend your position!
4. Are aliens real, and if so, would they be friendly or mischievous?
5. Is a hot dog a sandwich? Make your case!
6. Should pineapple be allowed on pizza, or is it a culinary crime?
7. Is it better to be a superhero or a supervillain? Justify your choice!
8. Should school hours be shifted to accommodate late-night owls or early birds?
9. Is social media a blessing or a curse for teenagers? Present your arguments!
10.Is it better to be a pirate or a ninja? Argue for your preferred lifestyle.
11.Should chocolate be considered a basic food group? Support your stance!
12.Is it more fun to be a kid or an adult? Convince the audience with your reasons.
13.Should wearing pajamas in public be socially acceptable? Defend your opinion!
14.Is it appropriate to use emojis in formal writing? Make a case for or against.
15.Should unicorns be officially recognized as real creatures? Present your evidence!
16.Is a hotdog a sandwich or a taco? Make your case!
17.Should the snooze button be banned? Argue for or against its existence.
18.Are zombies better than vampires? Defend your choice of undead creature.
19.Is it better to have super strength or the ability to fly? Justify your preference.
20.Should pizza toppings be limited to savory ingredients only? Debate the inclusion of
sweet toppings.
21.Is it acceptable to wear socks with sandals? Present your arguments for or against this
fashion statement.
22.Should video games be considered a sport? Defend their classification.
23.Is it better to have a superpower or multiple talents? Convince your peers with your
reasoning.
24.Should school uniforms include capes(cloaks)? Debate the addition of superhero-
inspired attire(formal clothes)
25.Is cereal better enjoyed soggy or crunchy? Present your preferred texture.
26.Should bedtime be abolished? Argue for a world without mandatory sleep schedules.
27.Is it acceptable to talk to animals? Defend your belief in interspecies communication.
28.Should all desserts be served before the main course? Debate the order of culinary
delights.
29.Is it better to have a pet dinosaur or a pet dragon? Justify your choice of mythical
creature.
30.Should teleportation be the primary mode of transportation? Present the advantages of
instantaneous travel.
31.Sleepover should be allowed from the age of 14
Too many people are accepted to university
Should dogs be allowed in public places
Should tourism be banned because of ’death by tourism’

We Could never live in a cashless society

The poor and the elderly still struggle with the electronic world
Cyber criminals
Print books should be placed by ebooks
Elearning has more advantages than disadvantages
Reality shows are a real blessing
Package tours are preferable to individual ones
Was Shakespeare a feminist?
Grading PE lessons
It is high time we started colonizing other planets
Team sports should have priority over individual sports
The salary is the most important aspect of the job
Life would be better without technological devices
Robotics has more advantages than disadvantages
Electric bikes could solve the problems of city transport
Making friends online has priority over real real-life friendships
It is great to live in a tourist town
All students should attend boarding schools
libraries are outdated in the digital age
class strips are a waste of time
traditional idea of marriage is outdated
It is best to live in the country
Technology does more harm than good
there is no need for homework
We would need more nuclear plants
all Teachers should be replaced by robots
Free downloading is illegal and should be punished
a woman's place is in the home
We need a universal language that everybody should learn
Eating out is preferable to cooking at home
Cycling in the city is worth the risk
Beach holidays are more enjoyable than city breaks
life was better 50 years ago
Is the trend of rural-urban migration a positive thing?
Is the expansion of cities into surrounding areas a good thing?
Has globalization had a positive impact on a country you know?
Is having a nation-state better than having any other form of political entity (e.g. nations,
stateless nations, multinational states, multistate nations, and autonomous and
semiautonomous regions, such as American Indian reservations)?
Is high urban density desirable?
Should fracking(kitermelés) be banned?
What is the best method of resource extraction?
Which line of evidence provides the strongest support for evolution?
Is it better to buy an electric car or a gasoline car?
Should fast fashion be banned?
Is mandatory organ donation ethical?
Is de-extinction worth the cost?
Is science a truth in-and-of-itself, or a means to find the truth?
Should euthanasia be legalized?
What is the best form of renewable energy?
Nowadays, a lot of researches say that children are not obliged to go to school. They suppose
that schools kill creativity, will and the desire of studying. So they think it is better for
children to self-study, to learn at home with private tutors
Should university education be free for everyone?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of homeschooling?
Should foreign language learning be mandatory in schools?
What changes would you suggest to improve the education system in your country?
Are social media platforms beneficial or harmful to society?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of self-driving cars?
Will robots and artificial intelligence take over most jobs in the future?
Should governments regulate the use of technology to protect people's privacy?
Should people be responsible for their own health or should governments be responsible?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of a vegetarian diet?
Should vaccination be mandatory?
Is the current healthcare system in your country effective?
Should governments ban single-use plastics?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of nuclear energy?
Should people switch to electric cars to reduce air pollution?
Should individuals or governments take more responsibility for protecting the environment?
Is it important to preserve traditional cultural practices in a globalized world?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of multiculturalism?
Should people be allowed to own guns for self-defense?
Should the drinking age be lowered or raised in your country?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of remote work?
Should companies prioritize profits or employee satisfaction?
Is it better to have a stable job with a fixed salary or to be self-employed?
Should retirement age be increased or decreased in your country?
Should governments fund the arts and culture?
Is social media a reliable source of news?
Should violent video games and movies be banned?
Are celebrities overpaid?
Should countries prioritize domestic industries over international trade?
Is globalization beneficial for everyone or only for developed countries?
Should international organizations have more power to regulate trade and commerce?
Should wealthy countries provide aid to poorer countries?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of mass tourism?
Should governments promote sustainable tourism?
Should people travel during the pandemic?
Should countries restrict tourism to protect their natural and cultural resources?
Should the death penalty be abolished?
Are prisons effective in reducing crime rates?
Should criminals be rehabilitated or punished?
Should people be allowed to carry firearms for self-defense?

Should schools prioritize vocational education over traditional academic subjects?

Is online education as effective as traditional classroom learning?
Should schools ban mobile phones to improve learning outcomes?
Should standardized tests be abolished in favor of alternative assessment methods?

Are advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and quantum computing ethical?
Should the use of facial recognition technology be regulated to protect privacy rights?
Should governments impose a tax on robots to support displaced workers?
Should technology companies be held responsible for the negative consequences of their
products?
Should euthanasia be legalized in all countries?
Should individuals be allowed to sell their organs for transplantation?
Should governments regulate the advertising and sale of junk food?
Should governments provide free healthcare for everyone regardless of income level?
Should carbon emissions trading be mandatory for all countries?
Is it ethical to use animals for scientific research?
Should governments impose taxes on fossil fuel companies to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions?
Should governments limit the use of pesticides and other harmful chemicals in agriculture?
Should governments intervene in personal lifestyle choices such as smoking and drinking
alcohol?
Is affirmative action an effective way to address inequality?
Should freedom of speech have any limits or should it be absolute?
Should governments promote gender and racial diversity in the workplace?
Should the minimum wage be increased to a living wage?
Should companies be required to have quotas for hiring minorities and women?
Is it ethical for companies to use unpaid interns for work that benefits the company?
Should governments provide a universal basic income to all citizens?
Should governments censor certain types of media such as violent video games and movies?
Should the government regulate social media platforms to prevent the spread of
misinformation?
Should cultural appropriation be considered a form of racism?
Is it ethical for news outlets to pay sources for information?
Should countries prioritize domestic industries over international trade to protect national
interests?
Should developed countries be held responsible for the environmental and social
consequences of their global supply chains?
Should the World Trade Organization have more power to regulate international trade?
Should countries protect their cultural industries such as film and music from foreign
competition?
Should governments promote sustainable tourism by limiting the number of tourists allowed
in popular destinations?
Should travel companies be required to disclose the environmental and social impact of their
tours?
Is it ethical for tourists to visit countries with poor human rights records?
Should governments provide financial support to the tourism industry during times of crisis
such as pandemics?
Should the criminal justice system focus more on rehabilitation than punishment?
Should people be punished for crimes they committed as minors when they are adults?
Should individuals be held criminally responsible for crimes committed by their relatives or
associates?
Should prison sentences be determined by the severity of the crime or by the likelihood of
rehabilitation?

"Free trade versus protectionism: which is the better approach to promoting economic
growth?" Debaters can argue the merits of free trade policies that promote open borders and
minimal trade barriers versus protectionist policies that seek to promote domestic industries
and limit foreign competition.
"Is the global economy benefiting all countries equally?" Debaters can explore the impact of
globalization and international trade on different countries, discussing whether some
countries are benefiting more than others and whether current economic structures need to be
reformed to address these imbalances.
"Is the World Trade Organization still relevant in today's global economy?" Debaters can
discuss the role and effectiveness of the World Trade Organization in promoting free trade
and resolving trade disputes between member countries, and whether its policies and
approach need to be re-evaluated in light of changing economic circumstances.
"Should intellectual property rights be strengthened or weakened in the global economy?"
Debaters can explore the impact of intellectual property rights on innovation and competition
in the global economy, discussing whether current legal protections strike the right balance
between encouraging innovation and promoting access to information.
"Is globalization undermining cultural diversity?" Debaters can discuss the impact of
globalization on local cultures and traditions, exploring whether the spread of globalized
media, products, and ideas is leading to homogenization or whether it is possible to promote
both cultural diversity and globalization simultaneously.
Should euthanasia be legalized worldwide?
Is genetic engineering morally justifiable?
Should the death penalty be abolished globally?
Is capitalism a sustainable economic system?
Should countries prioritize economic growth over environmental conservation?
Is the use of animals for scientific research justified?
Should the government have access to individuals' private data for security purposes?
Is affirmative action an effective strategy for promoting equality?
Should the voting age be lowered to 16?
Is censorship necessary to protect society?
Should the use of nuclear energy be expanded or reduced?
Is the use of animals for entertainment, such as circuses or rodeos, ethical?
Should free speech have limitations in the interest of preventing hate speech?
Is globalization beneficial for developing countries?
Should pharmaceutical companies be allowed to advertise prescription drugs directly to
consumers?
Is a hotdog a sandwich or a taco? Make your case!
Should the snooze button be banned? Argue for or against its existence.
Are zombies better than vampires? Defend your choice of undead creature.
Is it better to have super strength or the ability to fly? Justify your preference.
Should pizza toppings be limited to savory ingredients only? Debate the inclusion of sweet
toppings.
Is it acceptable to wear socks with sandals? Present your arguments for or against this
fashion statement.
Should video games be considered a sport? Defend their classification.
Is it better to have a superpower or multiple talents? Convince your peers with your
reasoning.
Should school uniforms include capes? Debate the addition of superhero-inspired attire.
Is cereal better enjoyed soggy or crunchy? Present your preferred texture.
Should bedtime be abolished? Argue for a world without mandatory sleep schedules.
Is it acceptable to talk to animals? Defend your belief in interspecies communication.
Should all desserts be served before the main course? Debate the order of culinary delights.
Is it better to have a pet dinosaur or a pet dragon? Justify your choice of mythical creature.
Should tourism be banned because of ’death by tourism?”
Should teleportation be the primary mode of transportation? Present the advantages of
instantaneous travel.
Was Shakespeare a feminist? (https://support.kialo-edu.com/en/hc/was-shakespeare-a-
feminist/)