Debate Drive - December 2026

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Left wing or right wing?

How people run a country and how much involvement the government has people’s lives varies wildly from country to country. Should the government own things like railways and energy companies or should private companies control these things?

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Should teenagers learn how to budget their finances at school?

Pocket money? Birthday gifts? Part time jobs? Teenagers come into contact with money from a variety of sources. But is it important to learn how to budget that money or should it just be enjoyed while they are young?

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How has social media influenced gift giving?

Gifts are given for all kinds of reasons from celebrating special occasions to saying thank you. But in the modern world of chasing likes and looks on online, has social media influenced our gift giving?

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