SC008: Marriage and Family

Debate Topics and Teams

Debate 1: People should live together before getting married
Approximate date: March 22

Team 1 (Agree):Team 2 (Disagree):
Bianca Elder Lauren Barrett
Amanda Engborg Jennel Carreras
Michelle Micherone Christopher Hopkins
Caitlin Toland Linda Lee
Melissa Gallo Megan Lynch
Pro BibliographyCon Bibliography

Debate 2: Teenage pregnancy typically leads to poverty
Approximate date: April 19

Team 3 (Agree): Team 4 (Disagree):
Kevin Clements Sarah Choi
Allie Fishbone Meghan Hart
Erica Shaw Christine Moynihan
Dana Van Voorhis Sarah Quick

Debate 3: It is better for children if their mothers are not employed while children are young
Approximate date: April 26

Team 5 (Agree): Team 6 (Disagree):
Chantal Bourel Julie Oh
Megan Daly Matthew Rogan
Matthew Miller Jacqueline Hubbell
Katelyn Paglia Gustavo Payano

Debate 4: Divorce usually has long-term negative effects on children
Approximate date: May 1

Team 7 (Agree): Team 8 (Disagree):
Philip Norris Shardai Davis
Alex Paprsenos Melissa Owumi
Julian Rossello-Cornier Courtney Skehan
Alicia Tynan Monica Zielinski
Ashley Inouye