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Join eligible debates. Look for debates marked “DotM eligible” or in the DotM tab. Anything you debate there counts toward the competition.
Earn votes. When people like your arguments or discussions, you earn votes. Discussions become votable after 3 total replies.
Reach the Top 20. At the end of the month, the 20 debaters with the most votes move to the judging stage. Minimum requirement: 15 total contributions (arguments, feedback, or discussions).
Judging stage. Real judges (debate coaches & educators) select 3–6 extra winners from the Top 20 based on clarity, logic, evidence, creativity, and respectful engagement.
Win prizes. Top 5 automatically earn $10 each. Judges award the remaining prize pool to 3–6 standout debaters (including possible repeats from the Top 5).
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Does strict parenting create stronger adults?

Parenting styles vary widely, from highly structured and disciplined households to more relaxed and flexible environments. Supporters of strict parenting argue that clear rules,...

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Artificial womb technology needs to be allowed to replace traditional pregnancy.

Artificial womb technology—often referred to as ectogenesis—originated as a scientific idea in the early 20th century, proposed by biologists and philosophers imagining a future...

Should stay‑at‑home parents receive a government salary?

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Should stay‑at‑home parents receive a government salary?

What if parenting came with a paycheck? The idea that stay-at-home parents should receive a government salary isn’t just a modern thought experiment—it’s a...

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Should parents have the right to reverse an adoption if they regret it within the first year?

The question of whether parents should have the right to reverse an adoption within the first year if they regret it brings to light...

Should children under 13 be banned from owning smartphones completely?

The question of whether children under 13 should be banned from owning smartphones brings together issues of child development, technology access, education policy, and...

Should we introduce a license to become a parent?

The proposal to require a license to become a parent introduces a provocative challenge to long-held assumptions about personal freedom, family, and the role...

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Strict Parenting Is More Effective Than Permissive Parenting

The discussion of whether strict parenting is more effective than permissive parenting is rooted in long-standing psychological and sociological research on child development. Parenting...

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How Debater of the Month Works (Quick Guide)

Join eligible debates. Look for debates marked “DotM eligible” or in the DotM tab. Anything you debate there counts toward the competition.
Earn votes. When people like your arguments or discussions, you earn votes. Discussions become votable after 3 total replies.
Reach the Top 20. At the end of the month, the 20 debaters with the most votes move to the judging stage. Minimum requirement: 15 total contributions (arguments, feedback, or discussions).
Judging stage. Real judges (debate coaches & educators) select 3–6 extra winners from the Top 20 based on clarity, logic, evidence, creativity, and respectful engagement.
Win prizes. Top 5 automatically earn $10 each. Judges award the remaining prize pool to 3–6 standout debaters (including possible repeats from the Top 5).
Get featured. Winners may appear on the home page, newsletter, and social media.

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Does strict parenting create stronger adults?

Artificial womb technology needs to be allowed to replace traditional pregnancy.

Should stay‑at‑home parents receive a government salary?

Should parents have the right to reverse an adoption if they regret it within the first year?

Should children under 13 be banned from owning smartphones completely?

Should we introduce a license to become a parent?

Strict Parenting Is More Effective Than Permissive Parenting