5Laura replied to 5/8Logan's discussion Are Semester Tests Necessary?
"I think that semester tests can be very stressful because you have to learn so much. Maybe you can replace it with a project or give several options that students can choose from. If every semester test is like an actual  test it can be very…"
May 9, 2023
5Laura replied to 3keegan's discussion Should smoking in public be banned?
"I think that smoking in public should be banned. It can be annoying for people who don't smoke and the smoke might bother them and might affect their health as well. I think that there should be like designated areas where people are allowed to…"
May 9, 2023
5Laura replied to 6Annelyse's discussion Are 14 years of school rational?
"In my opinion, we have enough school years and the length of the years is also good. Only having 9 months of school leaves enough time for breaks where students can relax and actually do the things that they enjoy. I think that you learn a lot in 14…"
May 9, 2023
5Laura replied to 5Lindsey's discussion Should Photoshop be banned?
"I don't think that photoshop should be banned. It offers a lot of opportunity for photographers who want to get creative when they are editing their pictures. I can see the "danger" when photos are getting edited too much and they look very…"
May 9, 2023
5Laura replied to 2Aidan's discussion Should students have open campus during semester test?
"I think that everyone should have open campus during semester days as long as you are passing all of your classes. In general, I think that open campus is more convenient as well. Some people learn better at home or want to have lunch at home or…"
May 9, 2023
5Laura replied to 7Chloe's discussion Staying productive at home
"I feel like creating a list with all the things that I have to do helps me a lot to stay productive at home. By doing that, I can stay organized and have a clear mind. I also try to set a time frame during the day where I want to get things done, so…"
May 4, 2023
5Laura replied to 6Madison's discussion Should You Take a Gap Year?
"I think that taking a gap year is a very good idea. If you do volunteering or traveling, you can learn so much and it can widen your mindset and perspective on things. I think that it can help you to grow as a person and to find out what you want to…"
May 4, 2023
5Laura replied to 2Allyson's discussion Should single use plastic be banned?
"I think that the amount of single used plasitc has to decrease and we have to find a more sustainable option. In Germany, plastic straws are banned too and stores aren't allowed to offer plastic bags anymore. I think that using reusable bags and…"
May 4, 2023
5Laura replied to 2Hannah's discussion Should schools require certain classes?
"I think that some classes should be required in order to learn some basic knowledge. I think that learning more difficult things in school, especially math and science, can help you to improve on your problem solving skills. I agree with you that we…"
May 4, 2023
5Laura replied to 6Mallory's discussion Should students have assigned seats in school?
"I don't like assigned seating because I like to sit close by my friends. It makes the class more fun if you are sitting close to people that you like and I also feel more comfortable. I can understand if teachers have a seating chart when the class…"
May 4, 2023
5Laura replied to 5/8Logan's discussion Abortion Pill Legalization
"I think that the abortion pill should be kept legal. In my opinion, abortions in general shouldn't be banned because each and every women should decide for themselves if they want an abortion or not since having a baby can have a very big impact on…"
Apr 27, 2023
5Laura replied to 5Anthony's discussion Is AI Getting to Realistic?
"I think that AI should be allowed because it can help us in many other aspects of our future life. Personally, I think that AI is pretty interesting because it can do so much. I think that AI will advance in the future because people will keep…"
Apr 27, 2023
5Laura replied to 3 Avery's discussion Is Snapchat My AI useful?
"I don't really think that My AI in snapchat is useful. Accordingly, I also don't use it very much. I have my real friends I can talk to and if I need help I can just look it up at google. However, I think that it was a very innovative idea to add…"
Apr 25, 2023
5Laura replied to 7Chloe R's discussion Should Schools Teach Mindfulness?
"I think that practicing mindfulness in school is a good idea. There could be like a class or WIN sessions about it. I think that it could helpt many students because it might be relaxing for them during a stressful school day. I tried meditating…"
Apr 25, 2023
5Laura replied to 3Caden's discussion Senators in Tennessee getting expelled
"In general, I think that protests and demonstrations are very important as long as they are peaceful. It is important to be able to stand up for your own opinion. I don't that it was racist or sexist because the vote of the female was also very…"
Apr 18, 2023
5Laura replied to 6Hope's discussion Are AirPods Bad for Your Ears?
"I think that AirPods could be bad for your hearing if you wear them for a very long time. Otherwise, I think that it should be fine. AirPods are very convenient because of the noise canceling and you can listen to your music even though there is…"
Apr 18, 2023
5Laura replied to 2Alex's discussion The truth about guns in the US
"I think that you shouldn't be able to get so easy access to guns. In my opinion, there should be stricter laws about who is allowed to own guns and for what reasons. Therefore, I think that there should be more gun control. (School) shootings are so…"
Apr 18, 2023
5Laura replied to 5Maria's discussion Iowa banning social media
"I don't think that this law should be passed. I also don't think that it is gonna be very effective since it is probably going to be very hard to really proof that the parents gave their permission. I feel like that the parents should be the ones…"
Apr 18, 2023
5Laura replied to 5Aubrey's discussion Is Living in the City More Beneficial than Living in the Country?
"I have lived in the country my entire life. That's why I want to try living in a city for college. That way, I can figure out if I like the city life or not. Right now, I like the opportunities a life in the city can offer. There are also a lot more…"
Apr 18, 2023
5Laura replied to 3macy's discussion Should The NCAA Do Something About Mental Health?
"I think that there should be more done for the mental health of athletes. In my opinion, having a sports psychologist is a good idea. This way, the athletes have someone to reach out to if they aren't feel well. I think we will see in the future if…"
Apr 12, 2023
5Laura replied to 8Kyrsten's discussion Should teens have to wear seatbelts?
"I think that everyone should be required to wear seatbelts. It can save lives and is better for your safety. Nowadays, I also feel like most of the seatbelts aren't as comfortable as they might used to be. Sometimes, you are also involved in…"
Apr 12, 2023
5Laura replied to 8Lexy's discussion Is Being An Only Child Better Than Having Siblings?
"In Germany, I'm an only child. Here in the U.S. I have a host brother. I kinda like both. One big pro of having siblings is that there is someone else you can spend time with and it just makes your family bigger. On the other hand, if you are the…"
Apr 12, 2023
5Laura replied to 7Grace's discussion Should students be required to take 2 years of foreign language classes?
"I think that foreign languages are easier to learn when you are younger, so I think that it is a good idea to start teaching foreign languages earlier. I can also see many opportunities if you can speak multiple languages. However, I don't think…"
Apr 12, 2023
5Laura replied to 5Laura's discussion The Impact Of Palm Oil On Rainforests
"I think that this is a good idea too"
Apr 5, 2023
5Laura replied to 5Laura's discussion The Impact Of Palm Oil On Rainforests
"That's great that you want to pay more attention to the ingredients of your products."
Apr 5, 2023
5Laura replied to 5Laura's discussion The Impact Of Palm Oil On Rainforests
"I agree with you"
Apr 5, 2023
5Laura replied to 5Laura's discussion The Impact Of Palm Oil On Rainforests
"I agree with you that we have to find more sustainable ways to produce products . "
Apr 5, 2023
5Laura replied to 5Laura's discussion The Impact Of Palm Oil On Rainforests
"I think so too."
Apr 4, 2023
5Laura replied to 5Laura's discussion The Impact Of Palm Oil On Rainforests
"I agree with you that we have to protect our rainforests more since they are so important. "
Apr 4, 2023
5Laura replied to 7Zoey's discussion What is happening with malls?
"I usually don't go to malls that often because I don't like shopping very much. I can see that more people prefer online shopping because it is easier and more convenient for some people. I'm not really sure what you could do to get more to go to…"
Apr 4, 2023
5Laura replied to 5Hunter's discussion Will Biden go to war if a NATO country is attacked.
"I think if one country attacts a NATO country, then all the other NATO countries have to support the attacked country. So, he probably doesn't have very much of choice if something like that happens. Of course, I think that it would be easier to…"
Apr 4, 2023
5Laura replied to 5Brody's discussion Tiktok
"I don't know if the Chinese are spying through TikTok because I have no idea how that could work and I don't know that much about technology. Personally, I use TikTok ocassionally. I think that many people would get upset and mad when TikTok gets…"
Apr 4, 2023
5Laura replied to 7Grace's discussion Medical Aid in Dying (MAID)
"I think that it should be allowed. I don't think that mentally ill people should be allowed to take this medication because they can't make their own decisions. However, I think for people who are very ill and are suffering, it is a good way to end…"
Apr 4, 2023
5Laura replied to 2 Mason's discussion Nashville School Shooting Breakdown
"Yes, I heard about this school shooting last week. I think that it is horrible. I don't want to imagine what the family members or school members must be going through right now. I think that it is very sad that there are so many (school) shootings.…"
Apr 4, 2023
5Laura replied to 5Laura's discussion The Impact Of Palm Oil On Rainforests
"I wasn't aware about the environmental impact of palm oil until I watched a movie about it either. "
Apr 3, 2023
5Laura replied to 5Laura's discussion The Impact Of Palm Oil On Rainforests
"Yes, we definetly have to protect our rainforests more. "
Apr 3, 2023
5Laura replied to 5Laura's discussion The Impact Of Palm Oil On Rainforests
"I agree with you."
Apr 3, 2023
5Laura posted a discussion
Palm oil is an edible vegetable oil that comes from the fruit of oil palm trees. It is the most widely used vegetable oil in the world. More than half of all packaged products American consume contain palm oil. You can find it in lipsticks, soaps,…
Apr 3, 2023
5Laura replied to 7Nolan's discussion Block schedule or regular schedule
"I kind of liked the block schedule because you didn't feel so rushed and stressed in the classes. I think if you would add a little break in the middle of each block, it would help the students to stay concentrated for such a long time. I think that…"
Mar 29, 2023
5Laura replied to 8Jadyn's discussion Is the death penalty sometimes justified?
"I don't think that the death penalty is justified. Just because people did very bad crimes, doesn't mean that they deserve to be killed. It also impacts the family of the person who is going to be killed. I think that prison is a better "punishment"."
Mar 29, 2023
5Laura replied to 3Reichan's discussion Caitlin Clark
"It sounds like that she is a very good player and has great potential. I can understand that the NCAA wants to drug test her, which is fine in my opinion. I don't think that she would take drugs and risk her career with that. She probably just puts…"
Mar 28, 2023
5Laura replied to 3Emma's discussion Fast Fashion. It Needs to Stop.
"I think that fast fashion is a big problem that people should be aware about. The workers are working under terrible conditions and the environment is effected massively, just so people can have lots of cheap clothes. I think that we as a society…"
Mar 28, 2023
5Laura replied to 5Lauren's discussion Should There be an Age Limit on Energy Drinks?
"I personally don't drink energy drinks. I think that the age limit for energy drinks should be at 16. There are some health risks linked to drinking energy drinks as you mentioned. When you're 16, I think that you are grown-up and aware about the…"
Mar 28, 2023
5Laura replied to 3Dixi's discussion Should Homeless People Have Pets?
"I think that homeless people probably have a strong connection to their pets and that they mean much to them. Otherwise, I couldn't think of a reason why so many homeless people would have pets. I think that the pets are also probably some kind of…"
Mar 23, 2023
5Laura replied to 5EmilyL's discussion The Willow Project, what is it and what will it do to our planet?
"I don't think that the willow project should have been passed. It will have such a big impact on the environment that we can't afford. The nature and animals in Alaska will be very much impacted as well. We should invest more money and resources…"
Mar 23, 2023
5Laura replied to 6Emercyn's discussion Standardized Testing
"I don't think that standardized tests say much about how effective your learning was or how smart you are. Some people might have understood the topic but then they stress out during the test and make mistakes. I can understand that there need to be…"
Mar 22, 2023
5Laura replied to 2ColtonS's discussion Is it appropriate to teach religion in schools
"I think that it would be interesting to have an elective class about religion where the students can learn about different religions and their beliefs, etc. I think that knowing more about different religions can help you to understand better why…"
Mar 22, 2023
5Laura replied to 5Erin's discussion Languages
"I like to learn new languages because I think that you can understand the world and different cultures a little bit better. It is also easier to travel if you know more languages. I know English and German and a little bit French. I would like to…"
Mar 21, 2023
5Laura replied to 5John's discussion Is Becoming Vegan Pointless?
"I appreciate your reply and that you tried to explain your point a little bit more and that we can have this conversation. As I mentioned earlier, the amount of needed farming land would decrease on a vegan diet. Therefore, we also wouldn't need all…"
Mar 16, 2023
5Laura replied to 5John's discussion Is Becoming Vegan Pointless?
"I agree with you that there are animal products in so many things that you wouldn't expect it to be in it. 
I appreciate that you care about the habitat of wild animals. Unfortunately, cattle ranching is the biggest driver of the Amazon rainforest…"
Mar 15, 2023
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