Zoos can harm animals by restricting their natural behaviors, causing stress, boredom, and health problems from confinement.
59%
41%
10 Prop wins
7 Opp wins
imbalanced at 50% level
Round 2
This house believes that we should ban TV programs that glorify crime. (Media)
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TV programs that glorify crime, like those portraying characters similar to the Joker often frame criminals as charismatic antiheroes, emphasizing style, wit, or tragedy over the harm they cause. Other examples include Conversations with a Killer: The Ted Bundy Tapes and Suicide Squad.
53%
47%
9 Prop wins
8 Opp wins
probably balanced
Round 3
This house believes that it is better to have one best friend than a large group of friends (Friends)
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A best friend is a close friend whom someone trusts and spends the most time with. Having a large group of friends means having many friends, but usually fewer close connections with each person.
35%
65%
6 Prop wins
11 Opp wins
imbalanced at 50% level
Round 4
This house prefers happy stories to realistic stories (Art)
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Happy stories usually focus on positive events, fun adventures, or problems that are solved with a cheerful outcome. Realistic stories aim to reflect everyday life, including both successes and struggles, and may not always end positively. Both types of stories are popular in books, films, and other media.
41%
59%
7 Prop wins
10 Opp wins
imbalanced at 50% level
Round 5
This house believes governments should ban plastic (Environment)
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Plastic is one of the most common materials in the world and is used in bags, bottles, packaging, medical supplies, and more. It is cheap and light, but also takes a long time to break down. Because of this, it can cause pollution and other harms.
47%
53%
8 Prop wins
9 Opp wins
probably balanced
U10 Grand Finals
This house believes that schools should allow students to protest during schooling hours. (Politics)
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School student protests are organized or individual demonstrations where young people voice their views on issues like climate change, education policy, or social justice. One example of this is Greta Thunberg who, while she was a school student, skipped school to demand urgent climate action.
100%
1 Prop win
0 Opp wins
balance inconclusive
U11 Main Quarterfinals
This house believes parents should talk openly about money problems to their children (Finance)
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Money problems are when a family struggles to pay for important things like food, housing, or healthcare. Some people think children should know about the family’s money problems so they can understand and help. Others think it may worry children unnecessarily.
25%
75%
1 Prop win
3 Opp wins
balance inconclusive
U11 Main Semifinals
This house believes that sports should not separate competitors by gender (Gender)
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Many sports, like football, basketball, and gymnastics, have separate competitions for boys and girls, so each gender only competes against the same gender. Some sports, like chess, allow everyone to compete together, no matter their gender.
50%
50%
1 Prop win
1 Opp win
balance inconclusive
U11 Main Grand Finals
This house believes that schools should allow students to protest during schooling hours. (Politics)
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School student protests are organized or individual demonstrations where young people voice their views on issues like climate change, education policy, or social justice. One example of this is Greta Thunberg who, while she was a school student, skipped school to demand urgent climate action.
100%
0 Prop wins
1 Opp win
balance inconclusive
U11 Rookie Semifinals
This house believes parents should talk openly about money problems to their children (Finance)
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Money problems are when a family struggles to pay for important things like food, housing, or healthcare. Some people think children should know about the family’s money problems so they can understand and help. Others think it may worry children unnecessarily.
50%
50%
1 Prop win
1 Opp win
balance inconclusive
U11 Rookie Grand Finals
This house believes that schools should allow students to protest during schooling hours. (Politics)
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School student protests are organized or individual demonstrations where young people voice their views on issues like climate change, education policy, or social justice. One example of this is Greta Thunberg who, while she was a school student, skipped school to demand urgent climate action.
100%
1 Prop win
0 Opp wins
balance inconclusive
U12 Main Semifinals
This house believes parents should talk openly about money problems to their children (Finance)
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Money problems are when a family struggles to pay for important things like food, housing, or healthcare. Some people think children should know about the family’s money problems so they can understand and help. Others think it may worry children unnecessarily.
50%
50%
1 Prop win
1 Opp win
balance inconclusive
U12 Main Grand Finals
This house believes that schools should allow students to protest during schooling hours. (Politics)
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School student protests are organized or individual demonstrations where young people voice their views on issues like climate change, education policy, or social justice. One example of this is Greta Thunberg who, while she was a school student, skipped school to demand urgent climate action.
100%
1 Prop win
0 Opp wins
balance inconclusive
U12 Rookie Grand Finals
This house believes that schools should allow students to protest during schooling hours. (Politics)
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School student protests are organized or individual demonstrations where young people voice their views on issues like climate change, education policy, or social justice. One example of this is Greta Thunberg who, while she was a school student, skipped school to demand urgent climate action.
100%
0 Prop wins
1 Opp win
balance inconclusive
U13 Quarterfinals
This house believes parents should talk openly about money problems to their children (Finance)
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Money problems are when a family struggles to pay for important things like food, housing, or healthcare. Some people think children should know about the family’s money problems so they can understand and help. Others think it may worry children unnecessarily.
25%
75%
1 Prop win
3 Opp wins
balance inconclusive
U13 Semifinals
This house believes that AI has done more harm than good (Techology)
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a type of technology that allows computers to “think” like humans. While AI has created benefits such as faster information, helpful tools like translation apps, and better medical technology, it has also replaced workers, spread false information online, and even be used in dangerous weapons.
50%
50%
1 Prop win
1 Opp win
balance inconclusive
U13 Grand Finals
This house believes that schools should allow students to protest during schooling hours. (Politics)
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School student protests are organized or individual demonstrations where young people voice their views on issues like climate change, education policy, or social justice. One example of this is Greta Thunberg who, while she was a school student, skipped school to demand urgent climate action.
100%
0 Prop wins
1 Opp win
balance inconclusive
U14 Semifinals
This house believes that AI has done more harm than good (Techology)
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a type of technology that allows computers to “think” like humans. While AI has created benefits such as faster information, helpful tools like translation apps, and better medical technology, it has also replaced workers, spread false information online, and even be used in dangerous weapons.
100%
0 Prop wins
2 Opp wins
balance inconclusive
U14 Grand Finals
This house believes that schools should allow students to protest during schooling hours. (Politics)
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School student protests are organized or individual demonstrations where young people voice their views on issues like climate change, education policy, or social justice. One example of this is Greta Thunberg who, while she was a school student, skipped school to demand urgent climate action.