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I am a history (and formerly history/psychology) major. I am working towards a doctorate in Tudor English history, which I will use to become a professor.

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Health & Fitness > Alcoholism Does having a drinking age of 21 contribute to binge drinking and alcohol abuse among college students, as claimed recently by a group of university presidents?: 1 of 13

As a college student, I can say first hand that the drinking age contributes to binge drinking. College students are often out on their own for long periods of time for the first time in their life. No going home to Mom and Dad, who can smell the alcohol on you on get you in trouble for it and no having to explain your behav...
Relationships & Family > Gay & Lesbian Issues Should bisexuals be considered homosexuals?: 2 of 21

I could not help but chuckle a bit when I read this debate title: Should bisexuals be considered homosexuals? A bisexual, as the word should indicate, is a person sexually interested in either sex. This means that, unlike homosexuals, a bisexual can be attracted to the opposite sex. This also means that, unlike heterosexuals...
Arts & Humanities > Writing at Helium Who should rate Helium debate articles: Those who agree or disagree?: 2 of 18

When a person reads an article, he or she is naturally inclined to read it through a filter of their own thoughts and experiences. As such, a person who is, for example, strongly anti-abortion will not be able to read a pro-choice article without putting a negative filter over it. This person reading this article may take in...
Relationships & Family > Dating Psychology Do nice guys really finish last?: 8 of 59

A person who goes out of their way to be nice, who will bend over backwards to be liked, will finish last. These people are not necessarily nice, but rather seeking some sort of approval or confirmation of their existence through others. A truly nice person, however, is capable of being firm without being nasty. This trait i...
Celebrations & Holidays > Weddings (Other) Should you feed wedding vendors at your reception?: 1 of 6

Wedding vendors are often in the same position as your guests: you invite them to a function that occurs, most likely, over top of dinner or lunch time. They'll try to eat something before they come (but not too much, or they might get sleepy), but with all that food wafting in front of their face, who can blame them for get...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Methods Should parents use corporal punishment to discipline children?: 8 of 43

The simple answer is yes. Which of the following would make you less likely to repeat your actions: getting yelled at not to touch a hot curling iron or being allowed to touch it? (and thus getting burned) I think almost unanimously you would have to agree that touching the iron would be the best lesson. And is that not the ...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting (Other) How well do you know your child?: 1 of 4

Parents often believe that because they have raised a child and been present for most of its life that they know their children. In a way, this is true. As a person who spends so much time with the child, the parent is in a unique position to know more than average about the child's surface. A parent knows that their child w...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting (Other) Information your babysitter should have about your family: 5 of 16

The very first thing a babysitter should know about your family is your emergency contact information. Should anything happen to your child, your house, your pets or the sitter themselves, they need to be able to contact the proper people and initiate a proper response. Imagine that your child has an accident and the sitter ...
Relationships & Family > Dating Commentary How women really feel about dating bald men: 7 of 18

Gentlemen, I must ask: do you care if a lady is naturally blonde? Do you look at her and think "Oh man, I see roots. How disgusting. I can't possibly date that girl who is naturally a BRUNETTE!"? I doubt it. In much the same way, very few women make note of a man's baldness unless there is some other issue at hand. If your h...
Celebrations & Holidays > Engagements & Proposals Should you give an answer to a marriage proposal immediately?: 4 of 10

He kneels in front of you, heart racing, palms sweating, his mind going through a billion things he has practiced saying to you and all the things he hopes will happen. "Will you marry me?" "I don't know. Let me think about it." Floored. Who wouldn't be? The moment your partner has been planning, hoping, and dreaming for has...