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Relationships & Family > Male / Female Communication Styles Is chivalry dead?: 4 of 76
While the romantic notion of a Knight in shining armor may be hard to find examples of these days, the practice of chivalry is far from dead. Chivalry has its roots in medieval times, when knights followed a certain code. They held themselves to a standard of virtues such as strength, bravery, and justice as well as more no... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Games (Other) Does violence in video games contribute to real life violence?: 7 of 113
Video game violence contributes to real life violence in the same way that smoking by pregnant women contributes to birth defects and abusing drugs leads to addiction. Some people are exposed and are not affected, so many draw the conclusion that the risk of harm is negligible.This is one of those issues where the cause and e... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Babies (Other) Why is your baby's name special?: 1 of 16
Naming children may be one of the first most important decisions one makes as a parent. There are many people out there who want a "heritage" name, one that is passed on throughout generations or a name that honors a beloved family member. Most of us are interested in the etymology or meaning of the name. Then of course one h... More..
Entertainment > Movie Genres Determining which of the six Star Wars movies is the best: 8 of 39
For a true fan, deciding on which movie in the Star Wars franchise is best is a difficult decision. Some diehard followers of the originals may make disparaging remarks about the prequels, but each of the six movies has something that make them special and a necessary part of the entire saga. But, if one must pick a "best" mo... More..
Autos > Cars Gift ideas for Jeep owners: 3 of 7
"It's a Jeep thing, you wouldn't understand," is a phrase often used by Jeep owners proclaiming their obsession over a vehicle with a long proud heritage of offering freedom and capability on and off road since 1941. If you don't understand, buying gifts for a Jeep owner may seem like a daunting task, but because of Jeep's h... More..
Sports & Recreation > Camping Which provides for a better camping experience: RVs or tent-camping?: 20 of 41
When I was a teenager, I went camping for the first time with my friend and his family in their RV to Thousand Islands, New York. Having never been camping before, it was one of the most enjoyable experiences I had ever had in my life. Exploring nature, the company of good people, campfire songs and stories, and boating all a... More..
Education > Learning Styles & Skills The pros and cons of the Chicago math approach for elementary students: 2 of 4
How old were you when you figured out that three plus two is the same answer as two plus three? How many years went by before you learned that was called commutative property? How old were you when you figured out if you fold a rectangle in half, you get two equal-sized triangles? How many years went by before you learned tha... More..
Education > Educational Philosophy Should schools be allowed to teach creationism alongside evolution as part of their science curriculum?: 47 of 78
The purpose of a public school education is to give students a well-rounded, comprehensive curriculum and teach them skills that will help them adapt to an ever-changing job market when they eventually leave school. Students should be exposed to many differing points of view and be taught to be aware of the danger of settling... More..
Education > Reading & Writing Skills Fluency Training as an instructional strategy: 3 of 4
My wife and I had supplied our kids with lots of books starting when they were real young, and we read to them often. We had been good reading role models-we always had a book, magazine, or newspaper in our hands at some point during the day. This made it more shocking when my oldest son got to first grade and he needed to se... More..
Education > Primary School (Other) Should public schools ban Halloween parties?: 7 of 9
Perhaps ban' is too harsh of a word and only serves to agitate those who have their own fond memories of the sights, sounds, smells, and tastes of Halloweens past. I remember all too well the anticipation, the fun, and the excitement of Halloween at school each year. Halloween was GREAT! But, then again, I was a kid and if it... More..