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Dear Felipe, I completely agree with you that this is a great advancement. It is important for us to protect the next generation. We want our youth to prosper in the future. In response to "Not only that but now kids are more protected from reviving covid, it might not...
Dear Michelle, I really liked your point when you said "I agree that it is good to have kids start learning new things at a young age and experimenting with life and the outside world." I agree with you that new experiences are the best times of growth for a...
Dear Brody, I am glad to hear that you were presently surprised with your book. I appreciate your honesty in that it wasn't your favorite book to read, yet you enjoyed the journey. You state "Throughout the book, it’s clear that Ala isn’t the most sophisticated writer, nor the most...
Dear Karen, I do think that children should be vaccinated. You state that "It is roughly estimated that about 600,000 new COVID cases will be prevented because of the children obtaining the vaccine." After seeing the statistics I am relieved that they are able to be vaccinated. These...
Dear Angel, To answer your question I do think that video gaming is a sport. Video gaming requires strategy, determination, hard-work, and time. I think it is great that the stigma against non stereotypical sports is eliminating. Many people are able to connect with each other through online games and...
Dear Janette, I think this post is really interesting as it applies to our generation. It shows that as technology advances, the world changes to support that technology. Companies are changing to hire those who put their resume on tiktok. "And dozens of companies including Chipotle, Target, and Shopify have...
Brecklyn, I really identify with this post. I find that positive motivation can be an encouraging factor to me just like the kids at school, "Two teachers at an elementary school in Atlanta went viral for a video of them welcoming their fourth-grade students into their class with a...
I really enjoyed this poem Perla. I relate to the quote "Do anyone’s insides and outsides match up?" I feel that all of society has before faked their feelings and I know that I am no exception. Sometimes I put on a brave face when I am in fact...