Debate Drive - May 2025

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Is it important to learn from the past?

80 years ago World War II ended in Europe and this week we pause to remember the sacrifice made by so many at that time. But that was a long time ago now? Do we still need to remember the mistakes of the past even now?

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Is being emotional a bad thing?

Being upset, happy, and angry are just some of the perfectly natural emotions we all go through. But is it ok to feel sad? Is feeling angry at something a problem? Can we do things to control how we react to different emotions?

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How should countries act when they disagree with each other?

80 years ago the world emerged from WWII where millions of people lost their lives. War still destroys lives across the planet today. So what have we learnt? How should adults in charge of countries act when they disagree with each other so we do not end up in war?

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