I often thought about the Santa myth and its effect on kids. As a parent, I wondered if it’s right to lie to my kids. The Santa story is a big part of our holiday, but is it good or bad? Many families in the U.S. believe in the Santa myth. It’s a magical part …
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Have you seen how often people edit their social media photos? It’s now a big part of our online lives. I often wonder if it’s okay to change our photos before sharing them. With apps making it easy, we can make our selfies look better. Instagram and Facebook let us use filters and edit our …
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I’ve been thinking a lot about our democracy. In the 2018 U.S. midterm election, only half of those who could vote did. This made me wonder: should voting be a must? Compulsory voting is not new. Countries like Australia and Belgium have done it for years. Australia has made it a law since 1924. Amazingly, …
I’ve often thought about what to wear to weddings. Is it okay to wear white if you’re not the bride? This question comes up a lot. It’s about the rules of what to wear to weddings. The bride wearing white is a big part of our wedding culture. But where did this start? And how …
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I’ve been thinking a lot about homework lately. As a parent and teacher, I’ve seen how it affects students. Many people are talking about if schools should stop giving homework. A study from Stanford University found that over 70% of students feel stressed by homework. This makes me think about the value of homework in …
I often think about making public transport free as I move through New York City. The MTA is key to our city’s life, moving millions every day. I think making it free could change our city a lot. Getting everyone to use public transport fairly is a big issue. Only a quarter of the MTA’s …
I often think about how to use our phones in public. Our phones are now a big part of our lives. This has made it hard to know what’s private and what’s public. People have different views on using phones in public. Some are okay with it, while others find it rude. Young people and …
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I’ve been thinking a lot about the tipping debate. It’s a big topic in the service industry, like for restaurant workers. The way we tip now makes an interesting power balance between customers and servers. Tipping is a big part of American culture, but is it fair? Some people think it lets customers say thanks …
I’ve been thinking about how we handle breakups in the digital world. Texting breakups are now a big topic in dating. I’ve thought about if it’s right to end a relationship with a text. Our dating world has changed a lot. Now, with phones always in our hands, ending relationships via text is common. But …
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Have you ever thought about just disappearing from someone you were dating? Ghosting is when you suddenly stop talking to someone without a word. It’s a common thing in dating and online chats. Many see ghosting as a mean way to end things. But sometimes, it might be the best choice. We’ll look into ghosting, …
