Use this to practice thinking and speaking. It helps your child build a case, answers politely from the other side and ends by asking which opposing point was strongest.
Help my [AGE]-year-old practice debating the topic: "[A SIMPLE TOPIC, E.G. SHOULD SCHOOLS HAVE LONGER BREAKS?]". First, ask which side they pick. Give them three short points for their side and let them add their own. Then argue the other side politely for one round, so they can answer. Keep it respectful and age-appropriate. Finally, ask them which point of the other side was strongest and why.
Tip: Switch sides in a second round. It builds empathy as well as skill.
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