Debate Meaning for Kids

Sibling Debate Over TV Shows

Mira: "Rohan, pass the remote! Dance show is starting."

Rohan: "No way, cricket is on! India’s batting now."

Mira: "You always say that. I practised my Bharatanatyam all week."

Rohan: "And I finished homework fast for this match."

Amma: "Arre, why are you two louder than the pressure cooker?"

Mira: "He never listens. It’s my turn today."

Rohan: "I do listen. I just really want cricket."

Amma:debate, not a fight." "Hmm, you both have reasons. Sounds like a

Mira: "Debate? We’re just arguing."

Amma: "In a debate, you say your reasons one by one and listen back."

Rohan: "Okay. My reason: India might win the trophy."

Mira: "My reason: The dance show has kids from Chennai in costume and bells."

Rohan: "I want to see the sixes."

Mira: "I want to see the spins."

Amma: "Now it’s a proper debate. What’s the plan after hearing each other?"

Mira: "What if we watch cricket till the ad break, then my dance show till its ad break?"

Rohan: "Like over-by-over sharing? Match, then dance, then match?"

Mira: "Yes. Our debate can end with sharing."

Rohan: "Deal. This debate actually helped."