Debate: Is Public Preschool a Smart Investment?
Would quality child care that included a preschool curriculum be a better national goal?

Claim: Public preschool is not a smart investment
Reason: These preschools will benefit the lower middle class too who do not get free childcare programs, so their children won't be left out and fall behind.
Warrant 0: many private preschool programs are available and offer their own funding assistance without taking money from the taxpayer
Warrant 1: few private preschool programs are available and offer their own funding assistance without taking money from the taxpayer
Correct warrant: 0

Claim: Public preschool is not a smart investment
Reason: It gives all children a head start on non-academic skills.
Warrant 0: non-academic skills can be taught more rigorously and for free in the home
Warrant 1: non-academic skills cannot be taught more rigorously and for free in the home
Correct warrant: 0

Claim: Public preschool is not a smart investment
Reason: Even if there is no instruction preschool helps children mature.
Warrant 0: small children have no reason to be mature and should have fun
Warrant 1: small children have every reason to be mature
Correct warrant: 0

Claim: Public preschool is not a smart investment
Reason: Preschool can provide substantial early childhood education.
Warrant 0: early education is worth the cost
Warrant 1: even early education isn't worth the cost
Correct warrant: 1

Claim: Public preschool is not a smart investment
Reason: These preschools will benefit the lower middle class too who do not get free childcare programs, so their children won't be left out and fall behind.
Warrant 0: we should worry about children falling behind
Warrant 1: we shouldn't worry about children falling behind
Correct warrant: 1

Claim: Public preschool is not a smart investment
Reason: Preschool can provide substantial early childhood education.
Warrant 0: a child shouldn't start learning before they are kindergarten age
Warrant 1: a child should start learning before they are kindergarten age
Correct warrant: 0

Claim: Public preschool is not a smart investment
Reason: Preschools teach important skills such a taking turns, movement, and mediatation.
Warrant 0: these are basic knowledge that may not be taught by parents
Warrant 1: these are basic knowledge the should be taught by parents
Correct warrant: 1

Claim: Public preschool is not a smart investment
Reason: Daycare has cost me a lot of money for my three children.
Warrant 0: I hate spending money for the daycare
Warrant 1: I love spending money for the daycare
Correct warrant: 1

Claim: Public preschool is not a smart investment
Reason: Preschool will help children transition into regular schooling.
Warrant 0: regular public schools are not failing
Warrant 1: regular public schools are failing
Correct warrant: 1