You are the chief speaker in a debate on the topic: 'Female children are more beneficial than male children to their parents'. Write out your speech for or ...

Model debate speech (arguing FOR the motion): 'Female children are more beneficial than male children to their parents.'

Mr. Chairman, accurate timekeeper, panel of judges, co-debaters, ladies and gentlemen, good morning. I stand before you today to speak in support of the motion which states that female children are more beneficial than male children to their parents. As the chief speaker for the proposition, I intend to convince every reasonable listener in this hall that a daughter is, in truth, a parent's most enduring treasure.

My first point, ladies and gentlemen, is that female children are more caring and attentive to their parents, especially in old age. It is the daughter who remembers her mother's medicine, who cooks for an ailing father and who sits by the sick bed when others are too busy. While the son may send money from a distant city, it is the daughter who provides the warm, daily companionship that money cannot buy.

Secondly, female children are generally more obedient, disciplined and loyal to the family. Statistics from our schools show that girls frequently outperform boys in examinations and are less likely to be lured into cultism, drug abuse and violent crime. A well brought up daughter brings honour, not shame, to her parents.

Thirdly, through marriage a daughter extends the family's network of relationships and goodwill. She binds two families together, and the respect and gifts that flow from a good marriage bring both material and social benefit to her parents.

Finally, ladies and gentlemen, the modern world has proven that daughters can achieve whatever sons achieve. Today women are doctors, engineers, ministers and captains of industry who support their parents handsomely. The old belief that only a son can carry the family forward has been overtaken by reality.

In conclusion, Mr. Chairman, a female child combines tenderness with achievement, loyalty with success. On these grounds, I urge this house to vote massively in favour of the motion. Thank you and God bless you all.