MALE CHILDREN ARE MORE BENEFICIAL TO THEIR PARENTS THAN FEMALE CHILDREN.
Good morning, Mr. Chairman, Panel of Judges, accurate time-keeper, co-debaters, Ladies and Gentlemen. I am Mojeed Odeduntan representing SSS Ii. I am here to oppose strongly the motion which states that "female children are more beneficial to their parents than male children."
Of course, the matter does not require much argument. It is a widely known fact that male children are more beneficial to their parents than female. Male children are stronger than their female counterparts. As a result of this they work harder than female children. Arduous and strenuous house chores are reserved for male children. I know my opponents will want to tell us that female children are more useful in the kitchen, but I want to tell you that male children are also useful in the kitchen. It depends on how their parents train them. Some people also argue that what a male child can do, a female child can do better. Tell me, isn't that a stupid argument? I want to ask them this question. Can a female child be asked to use an axe to split firewood in a situation where the parents have to cook food and there is no gas or kerosine? This type of strenuous work is reserved for male children.
Secondly, female children are very expensive to maintain in the family. Give a male child two pairs of trousers and three shirts, and he is satisfied. Female children always ask for many irrelevant things from their parents, and before long, they will demand a big wardrobe before they can go to school. Female children are expensive to maintain.
Thirdly, female children usually don't retain their maiden name immediately they get married. Since a wife will always be under the control of her husband, she has no choice than to change her maiden name to that of her husband. Of course, a male child keeps and maintains his family's name till death.
In many parts of the country till today, male children are regarded as the pillar of their family. A male child takes over from his father after his death. He controls the affairs of his father's family and preserves the good name and reputation of his parents. In contrast, a female child gets married and faces the affairs of her husband's family.
Lastly, I disagree with the argument that female children take care of their parents in old age. This is not true in its entirety. Male children take control of their father's household and as a result of this, they are close to their parents, even when they are old. They know their needs on first hand basis, and they take prompt care of their aged parents.
Mr Chairman, Panel of Judges and my audience, I believe that with these few points of mine. I have been able to convince you that male children are more beneficial to their parents than the female children.