Debate Topics
The Story of My Life: With her letters (1887-1901) and a supplementary account of her education, including passages from the reports and letters of her teacher, Anne Mansfield Sullivan, by John Albert Macy by Keller, Helen
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Nature vs. Nurture
"To what extent is Helen Keller's success a testament to her inherent potential versus the transformative power of Anne Sullivan's teaching?"
Institutionalization vs. Home Education
"Is it more beneficial for children with disabilities to be educated within the structured environment of an institution or through a personalized, home-based approach?"
Discipline vs. Understanding
"Is it more effective to discipline challenging behaviors through strict boundaries, or to address them with empathy and understanding to uncover the root cause?"
Protection vs. Independence
"At what point does protecting someone with disabilities from hardship become detrimental to their growth and ability to navigate the world independently?"
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