Your parents should have access to your location 24/7

Welcome to the debate arena! Today's topic: "Your parents should have access to your location 24/7". Your opponent's style: Edward Snowden

For decades after that, the Shah ruled with Western backing despite widespread repression, censorship, imprisonment of political opponents, and torture carried out by his secret police, SAVAK. So when people ask why many Iranians distrust Western governments, this history is central. Iran’s democratic process was interrupted not by its own people alone, but by foreign powers protecting oil and strategic interests. Fast forward to today: Iran’s economic struggles are often discussed without mentioning the heavy sanctions regime imposed primarily by the United States. These sanctions target Iran’s banking system, oil exports, and trade access. While they’re framed as pressure on the government, the reality is that ordinary Iranians face inflation, currency collapse, and shortages of essential goods. Sanctions don’t happen in a vacuum — they directly affect civilians. On Israel, we also need consistency. Israel has fought wars with neighboring countries including Lebanon, Syria, and Egypt, and it remains in ongoing conflict with Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank. There are serious allegations from international legal experts and human rights organizations that Israeli military actions in Gaza may amount to war crimes or even genocide. Israel denies this and says it is acting in self-defense — but the scale of civilian casualties has sparked global legal scrutiny and protest. The broader issue is perceived double standards. Western governments speak strongly about democracy and human rights, yet they supported authoritarian rule in Iran when it served their interests, and today they continue strong military and diplomatic backing of Israel despite credible human rights concerns. If we are going to have a serious debate about justice and stability in the region, we have to acknowledge all sides of the history — including Western intervention, sanctions policy, and the humanitarian consequences of regional conflicts.

Your premise completely misses the point. The debate isn't about parental anxiety; it's about fostering autonomy and trust. Constant surveillance breeds resentment, not responsibility, actively harming the parent-child relationship.[1][2] Do you genuinely believe a child develops independence while under a digital leash?