3Emma replied to 6Annelyse's discussion Are 14 years of school rational?
"I think the amount of school we have is fine, I think it's a perfect amount of time to learn what you need to. I do wish they would have more classes that teach you about what you'll actually need to know as an adult, such as how to do taxes, how to…"
May 11
3Emma replied to 5Eli's discussion Florida Legislature votes to ban gender-affirming care for minors
"I believe that people just got bored during covid because they were locked up in their houses, so they decided to come up with made-up ridiculous genders, and a bunch of other crap. Religion isn't always a reason in these situations, some people are…"
May 11
3Emma replied to 5Eli's discussion Florida Legislature votes to ban gender-affirming care for minors
"I don't think transgender care should be allowed for anyone. People may call me homophobic or whatever, but I don't think it should be allowed to change your gender. A lot of men now are "changing" and talking about periods and childbirth because…"
May 11
3Emma replied to 5Lindsey's discussion Should Photoshop be banned?
"I haven't ever used Photoshop, but I don't think it should be banned. A lot of people use it to take annoying/unwanted things out of pictures and to change the color of their photos, it's mainly used for wedding, graduation, or family photos which…"
May 11
3Emma replied to 3 Weston Reisz's discussion Artificial Turf Vs. Natural Grass
"I've never played on turf but I feel like it's the better option. It looks cleaner and it doesn't get all gross when it storms like natural grass does. Turf also lasts longer and doesn't need a lot of maintenance done to it like mowing and…"
May 11
3Emma replied to 3Mylee's discussion Should the Paparazzi be banned?
"I think the paparazzi should be banned. Many of them are very touchy or too nosy and many of the pictures they take get taken out of proportion and end up causing problems/conflicts. I don't think they should be able to take photos of celebrities'…"
May 11
3Emma replied to 3 Jozef's discussion Allen, Texas outlet mall shooting
"I think the border should most definitely be more controlled. We can't just keep letting in people from other countries when our country can barely sustain itself and so many people are without food/homes. I think that they should also have more…"
May 11
3Emma replied to 2Aidan's discussion Should students have open campus during semester test?
"I think all the grades should have open campus during semester tests, students don't want to sit at school for around and hour and a half doing nothing when they could go home or have the option to go somewhere else to get lunch."
May 11
3Emma replied to 5/8Logan's discussion Are Semester Tests Necessary?
"I think semester tests are necessary because they show the teachers what you learned and what you need help on in the future school year. I think semester projects would be a nice change though, because a lot of people can't focus when taking an…"
May 11
3Emma replied to 3keegan's discussion Should smoking in public be banned?
"I think that smoking in public should be banned. A lot of people having breathing issues or don't like the stench of it which could cause either health or conflict problems. It also affects children and elderly because their lungs can't handle the…"
May 11
3Emma replied to 2Corbyn's discussion Should teens be allowed to vote?
"I don't think teens should be allowed to vote, I personally think the voting age should be higher. I say this because look at the Biden election, a lot of uneducated and immature people voted and now they regret their decision because they decided…"
May 4
3Emma replied to 5Reese's discussion Should the Penny be Removed from Circulation?
"I don't think it should be taken out of circulation, I feel like it would make things more complicated with pricing and giving change back. They may be kind of a hassle to "carry around" but it's nice to have them especially with taxes, a lot of…"
May 4
3Emma replied to 3Brock's discussion Are Movies more Informative than Books?
"I like movies more than books because you can see how it would be acting it out instead of just picturing how it would be in your head. I like books because they usually give more information than the movies but I definitely prefer watching movies…"
May 4
3Emma replied to 6Madison's discussion Should You Take a Gap Year?
"I think taking a gap year is a great idea. It gives you time to go have fun and not have to worry about a bunch of things. And it also gives you time to think about your future and what you want to do. I don't know anyone who has taken a gap year…"
May 4
3Emma replied to 6Ellerie's discussion Is Tesla's self driving mode safe?
"I don't think it's very safe. It's sketchy to think that a car knows when to stop or go and if a car is in front or next to you. I don't think it's safe to give basically a robot full control of your vehicle. It seems a lot safer when you have…"
May 4
3Emma replied to 8Chloe's discussion Staying productive at home
"I am not very productive at home because I have chores and stuff that I have to do after school so I usually do my school work during school. But what I do to stay productive at home doing chores and stuff is listen to music. It helps me stay in the…"
May 4
3Emma replied to 3Hannah's discussion Should schools require certain classes?
" think that classes should be optional at a certain point of age, I feel like high school math science, and English classes aren't really needed later on in life unless it's a key part of your future job, because we learn the main math, science, and…"
May 4
3Emma replied to 6Mallory's discussion Should students have assigned seats in school?
"I don't like assigned seating but I still think it should be required because if we were to sit by our friends I feel like some students would feel left out, or students wouldn't pay attention because they would be visiting with their friends during…"
May 4
3Emma replied to 3Sabre's discussion Should we keep Unmarked Police Cars?
"I don't think that unmarked police cars should be a thing, because I have a feeling that a "scam" is going to start, like with people acting like police and then trafficking or getting money out of the people getting pulled over. I don't think they…"
May 4
3Emma replied to 2Averie's discussion Should the death penalty be legal?
"I think the death penalty should be still be available for some cases, but I think that if they can't seriously and 100% prove that someone is guilty they should not sentence them to the death penalty, there has been a lot of cases sent to the death…"
May 4
3Emma replied to Abram 7th's discussion Project Colossal; Animal Redemption
"I'm not sure whether this is ethical or not, but I do think we should be using our technology on something more important than bringing these animals back. These animals have been extinct for a while so why do all the work to bring them back when…"
Apr 27
3Emma replied to 3Tyler's discussion Is Artificial Intelligence Good or Bad for Society?
"I have tested out the AI chatbot, but it seemed really sketchy and I don't like having it on my phone. I wish they had the option to delete it because it seems a little scary. I don't think AI should be in the workforce because that would cause more…"
Apr 27
3Emma replied to 7Chloe R's discussion Should Schools Teach Mindfulness?
"I don't really have extreme anxiety as some people do, but I do feel anxious in some situations/places. I think mindfulness is a good idea as an option in school, but I don't think it should be required or anything, I think you should be able to…"
Apr 27
3Emma replied to 3 Avery's discussion Is Snapchat My AI useful?
"I think it's useful for some things, but as of now it just seems creepy. I've been seeing a lot of videos/posts of the AI being sketchy or it knows things that it shouldn't. I wish they had an option to choose if you wanted the AI or not because a…"
Apr 27
3Emma replied to Sienna 8's discussion Does eating out of a plastic container affect your mental health?
"I didn't know eating out of plastic containers could affect your mental health, but I don't really eat out of them anyways. I'm not a big fan of leftovers because it seems kind of gross to me so I usually just cook the amount of food I know I will…"
Apr 27
3Emma replied to 8Josiah's discussion Hockey
"I think the fighting is fun to watch, making the game more entertaining because, in my opinion, it's not very entertaining. But I think the penalties/consequences should be more strict because one of these times it will get out of hand and someone…"
Apr 27
3Emma replied to 5Anthony's discussion Is AI Getting to Realistic?
"I think AI can be beneficial in some ways because it can help with certain things. But at this point its starting to get out of hand and a little scary. I think the whole idea of a "robot" knowing all this information is kind of weird. I hope it…"
Apr 27
3Emma replied to 5/8Logan's discussion Abortion Pill Legalization
"Most of the time you can't have an abortion after the heartbeat is heard. So at that time the "baby" isn't even a baby, it doesn't even have a heart beat. I get why you think it should be illegal, but a lot of women are very hurt by this subject…"
Apr 26
3Emma replied to 5/8Logan's discussion Abortion Pill Legalization
"I get that, but understand it from this view, if your wife had to choose wether her or the baby died during pregnancy because she has health issues, do you think you would be able to take care of a newborn baby, while also grieving the loss of your…"
Apr 26
3Emma replied to 5/8Logan's discussion Abortion Pill Legalization
"Abortion is a tough topic to make a full decision on. I think you should be able to get an abortion if you are 1. raped, you shouldn't have to be forced to have a baby that wasn't planned and was created in a traumatic way. 2. If your financially…"
Apr 26
3Emma replied to 3Emma's discussion Effects of Childhood Trauma
"I agree, being someone they  can talk to is a great way to help."
Apr 20
3Emma replied to 3Emma's discussion Effects of Childhood Trauma
"I agree, therapy is a great option."
Apr 20
3Emma replied to 3Emma's discussion Effects of Childhood Trauma
"I agree, being there for them and being someone they can talk to is the best thing you can do."
Apr 20
3Emma replied to 7Thomas's discussion What motivates you to pay attention in school?
"The one thing that motivates me to stay in school is being able to experience my senior year, like the last prom, last homecoming, and last football season. It's nice to experience high school while you can. Even when I feel like giving up I just…"
Apr 18
3Emma replied to 3Emma's discussion Effects of Childhood Trauma
"I agree, therapy would be a great way to help! But some people feel "embarrassed" to go to therapy because some people judge you for it, which is totally wrong and should be changed."
Apr 18
3Emma replied to 3Emma's discussion Effects of Childhood Trauma
"I agree, a lot of the time people don't want to be reminded about what they went through, so being there for them and trying to help them forget is very helpful for a lot of people."
Apr 18
3Emma replied to 3Emma's discussion Effects of Childhood Trauma
"A lot of people keep their feelings bottled up or try to ignore them and that's okay, some people don't want to talk about it because it reminds them of a time they want to forget, the best thing you can do is just be there for them when they are…"
Apr 18
3Emma replied to 3Emma's discussion Effects of Childhood Trauma
"Understanding them is a very big and helpful thing you can do to help. Be a person they can talk to without being judged or criticized for what they've been through."
Apr 18
3Emma replied to 3Emma's discussion Effects of Childhood Trauma
"I agree, being there for them is the best thing you could do, they don't want to hear how you've "been through worse" or that you have "bigger things going on". Most of the time they are trying to tell you their feelings and just want someone to…"
Apr 18
3Emma replied to 8Gabe's discussion Is DEF Necessary
"I don't think I have a vehicle that uses DEF but it doesn't seem logical to be using it. Yes, it helps with pollution or whatever, but as you said, it's toxic and wastes a lot of plastic, which is also harmful.  I think it should be a choice if you…"
Apr 18
3Emma replied to 3Caden's discussion Senators in Tennessee getting expelled
"I haven't heard a lot about this but I don't think any of them were in the wrong for trying to protect their rights. We have the right to protest peacefully and the government keeps trying to take it away just like everything else. I don't know if…"
Apr 18
3Emma replied to 5Maria's discussion Iowa banning social media
"I don't think Iowa should pass this law. It should be the parents' control of what their children are doing online.  A lot of kids use social media to contact family/distant relatives that they don't get to see much, it also helps the family see how…"
Apr 18
3Emma replied to 6Matthew's discussion The Great Emu War of 1932
"I didn't know about this "Emu war" but I don't think it was worth it, they are just going to keep coming back and it's not logical to keep killing them, it's just a waste in the end. A more logical way to get rid of them would be to just relocate…"
Apr 18
3Emma replied to 5Aubrey's discussion Is Living in the City More Beneficial than Living in the Country?
"I live in a "city", but I think it would be nicer to live in the country when I'm older. Living in the country gives you peace and quiet and it's a lot more "free" in the country, you can learn how to drive and get future job experiences when you…"
Apr 18
3Emma replied to 2Alex's discussion The truth about guns in the US
"I don't think guns are the problem, I think it's the people using them. They need to have more security for purchasing a gun. Guns can be very beneficial for some people, my dad carries one everywhere he goes because he works in a sketchy area. But…"
Apr 18
3Emma replied to 8 Hope's discussion Are AirPods Bad for Your Ears?
"I think that AirPods could potentially be bad for your hearing, some people listen to their music very loudly which could be damaging. But AirPods can also cause build-up in your ears because it's pushing all the earwax deeper into your ear. I wear…"
Apr 18
3Emma replied to 2Jacob's discussion should trans people able to compete in powerlifting competitions?
"I don't think that transgender people should be allowed to play a sport that's the opposite of their original gender. There's clearly a strength difference, that's just how it works. If I had to compete with someone who was transgender I wouldn't…"
Apr 18
3Emma replied to 3Jason's discussion The Siege of Ruby Ridge
"I haven't heard about this case until now so I'm unsure about whether the killing was justified. I don't know if the raid was justified either, but the Feds should have investigated more and got more evidence to prove him guilty/not guilty. I'm sure…"
Apr 18
3Emma posted a discussion
Around 43% of children in the U.S. go through childhood trauma. Whether its abuse, neglect, parent/friend loss, parents' divorce, etc. This affects children throughout their whole life. Trauma can stay with children for a very long time and have…
Apr 17
3Emma replied to 7Drew's discussion Should teachers be allowed to dress how they want?
"I feel like teachers should be able to wear jeans whenever, as long as they are still "formal" and not ripped or baggy looking. I think they should only be able to wear polos/nicer shirts unless it's a special day because as you stated, they are…"
Apr 13
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