A Debate

(Tuesday night post on Wednesday a.m. due to practice and crazy evening!)

Driving to practice, Christopher talked about debate class. At last! Interest in debate!

We got on the subject after discussing insurance for your car and health.

He picked two topics in class to write about and take a position. I was pleased with his choices:
1. Should you have to go to school on Saturdays? He stated no. He justified his argument by pointing out kids need to be kids and there are other activities families are involved in on the weekend that they should be allowed to participate in.

2. Should you be allowed to play sports if you have bad grades? He stated no. He wrote if you aren't disciplined enough about your grades, you aren't showing you care. He did tell me he wrote if the student is trying to improve, he would as a coach talk to the teachers to determine if the student should get a chance to play.

I think he's getting it.