On net balance, calling your mother a Superhero is a compliment
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Compliment: a polite expression of praise (express warm approval of) or admiration
superhero: fictional hero having extraordinary or superhuman powers
On net balance: considering both positives and negatives
despite being figurative, Superhero still contains a sense of overarching incredibility that is impossible for a normal mom to achieve.
Remember, a lot of children take things literally, and as such, round 1 still has a lot of value to consider.
the problem is that pro is inferring you can call your mother whatever, and it won't be overbearing no matter how absurd it is, because of symbolism.
Consider if I called a random woman a "goddess", this would be unnerving and very confusing, (looked upon as strange calling or maybe even sarcasm, rather than praise) as it is an insanely high valuation, despite the compliment "hey, you look pretty good" being far less severe, yet more acceptable.
The entire point is that the Superhero level of awesomeness is too far and too much. What it symbolizes is shown in the past rounds is already shown. Your mother is usually not unusually strong, not absurdly fast, not "super", and there is no reason to go completely crazy and call her amazingly perfect just for doing her job well.
But there is a big contrast between your child accepting your weaknesses and knowing you are human, rather than the disillusion you will never accomplish, that you are somehow a SUPER hero.
It apparently could harm some overly sensitive moms that take obviously hyperbole seriously, rather than just accepting a compliment as it was intended. Pro of course argues that since superheroes are not real, it is not an insult, but just a compliment to say their hard work amazes a child. On balance, I would assume the very few that would be broken by trying to rise to the preternatural expectations, would probably break anyways. Whereas sane mothers, would at worst roll their eyes, but would usually be likely to have their spirits slightly lifted by the acknowledgment (even over acknowledgement) of their hard (or even average) work.
I guess it could be an insult if she is an actual feminist, and calling her "super"MAN" is just sexist. I guess wonder woman is a better suit to mothers.
I have seen this one...
is your mom mad at you now?
I mean... depends on her preference I guess