7 Reasons Why People Debate:

1. It is a freedom of expression.

• We are open to voice out our opinions, sentiments and ideas on certain issues.

2. It is to develop one's capacity to play from either position with equal ease.

• It means that for inexperienced debaters, they can support some of their propositions while as to skilled debaters, they can defend or destroy their proposition.

3. It helps develop our critical thinking skills and tolerance of differing view points.

• It creates opportunities and it give you skills like being able to structure arguments, make convincing analysis, etc.

4. It improves our grasp for words.

• It improves communication skills and solve problems creatively.
  

5. It boosts our self-esteem and self-confidence.

• One is able to conquer stage fright.

6. It enables us to defend our views appropriately and appreciate criticism.

• An instance to this is a student-teacher-class argument due to some issues like computation of grades. The student is battling over the teacher's grading system and the sort. This way, we can make someone realize their mistakes so that they can correct it.

7. It makes us practice time management.

• With the limited time available, one develops the skill of being concise in one's arguments and points (avoiding situations such as beating around the bush).