How to Teach Youth Leaders the Art of Respectful Disagreement in Debates
https://faithandquestions.birchreport.com/posts/how-to-teach-youth-leaders-the-art-of-respectful-disagreement-in-debates
To teach youth leaders respectful disagreement in debates, model active listening first—have them paraphrase opposing views before responding. Use structured activities where they practice phrases like 'I see your point, but here’s another angle' to focus on ideas, not people. Emphasize that the goal is understanding, not winning; role-play common triggers like interrupted turns or heated tones, then debrief how to stay calm and curious. It’s about building a culture where disagreement sharpens…