Question

Form two groups and discuss the following statements. One group should support the statement and the other group should oppose it. You may use English or your mother tongue wherever necessary in the discussion.

Statement One: A grown-up is always right.

Statement Two: A child is always right.

Answer 1

Statement One: A grown-up is always right.

Supporting the statement (Group A)

• Grown-ups have more experience and knowledge, so they know what is best.
• They are responsible for making rules that keep everyone safe and in line.
• They've been through more in life and can guess what will happen better than children.
• Children might not always understand what is right or wrong, so they need guidance.

Opposing the statement (Group B)

• Grown-ups are human too; they can make mistakes.
• As the poem shows, they aren't always fair and use two different sets of rules.
• Grown ups aren't always right, just because they are older.
• Children also have valid feelings, ideas, and viewpoints that should be respected.

Statement Two: A child is always right.

Supporting the statement (Group A)

• Children are honest and speak their minds without hidden motives.
• Their view of the world is pure and fair.
• Sometimes, grown-ups are biased or stuck in old ways, while children bring fresh perspectives.
• Children’s emotions and thoughts should not be ignored just because they are young.

Opposing the statement (Group B)

• Children lack experience and may not always understand what is best for them.
• They might act without thinking and decide what to do without considering the results.
• Even if they don't like the rules, they need to follow them for their own safety and growth.
• There would be chaos if kids were always right, because they might not know what their roles are.