Comments by Amaia Horyna Most recent public comments by Amaia Horyna https://nowcomment.com/users/61095 Likes https://nowcomment.com/documents/172222?scroll_to=1633076 https://nowcomment.com/documents/172222?scroll_to=1633076 I think using the term "score" to describe the relationship between likes and self-esteem/self-worth is particularly powerful because it truly is a score. A lot of people I know, including myself at times, obsess over the amount of views, likes, retweets, etc their posts receive. It is sickening to me that social media has this effect on users. Sun, 08 Mar 2020 17:34:11 -0400 I agree with Natalie. Even beyond elementary school I think it is important to integrate phones, not ban them. They are a reality of the modern world we cannot escape. It would be naive to ignore their vital role in everyday life. https://nowcomment.com/documents/164845?scroll_to=1632626 https://nowcomment.com/documents/164845?scroll_to=1632626 Sun, 08 Mar 2020 17:35:33 -0400 banning phones from new york schools https://nowcomment.com/documents/168156?scroll_to=1632621 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168156?scroll_to=1632621 I disagree because I believe educators should be helping students develop healthy relationships with their devices. Smartphones are a reality students face outside of school and one they will continue to face in college and beyond. If we just take phones away and do not teach kids how to use them responsibly, I believe it will be extremely detrimental for students once they go to college and join the workforce as they will have never learned how to utilize their phone responsibly and independently. Fri, 06 Mar 2020 13:47:55 -0500 Parental options for controls https://nowcomment.com/documents/168180?scroll_to=1632594 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168180?scroll_to=1632594 I agree that there should be more options for parents to monitor child smartphone usage and exposure, however, what controls are parents wanting? There have been little mentions to examples of the types of controls parents want. they have only mentioned that they want something more. Sun, 08 Mar 2020 22:19:59 -0400 awareness https://nowcomment.com/documents/169447?scroll_to=1632575 https://nowcomment.com/documents/169447?scroll_to=1632575 So the mere awareness that their phone is nearby inhibits some cognitive functions? How is this possible and do other substances/things (ie. drugs, alcohol, etc) people are addicted to have a similar impact on the mind? Fri, 06 Mar 2020 13:34:44 -0500 Building on outside use https://nowcomment.com/documents/164086?scroll_to=1632562 https://nowcomment.com/documents/164086?scroll_to=1632562 I think it would be more beneficial for both teachers and students to teach students how to develop a healthy, productive relationship with their devices. The root of the problem is that kids have unhealthy relationships with their devices and use them improperly, so why not address that instead of banning them altogether? Mon, 07 Aug 2023 23:05:00 -0400 Addiction https://nowcomment.com/documents/172189?scroll_to=1632549 https://nowcomment.com/documents/172189?scroll_to=1632549 I think this goes to show that humans will go great lengths to avoid to confronting issues or internal conflicts. Although kids are not turning to drugs and alcohol, I think it would be dangerous to ignore that cell-phones are causing an addiction among younger generations. Fri, 06 Mar 2020 13:18:53 -0500 dopamine https://nowcomment.com/documents/172189?scroll_to=1631848 https://nowcomment.com/documents/172189?scroll_to=1631848 I had never considered why we never get bored of our phones. It makes sense that tech companies are constantly trying to keep us engaged. Its a phenomena that we see constantly as consumers. A new IPhone is released every year, new updates every months, and hundreds of new apps every day. It makes sense that are brains become so attached to these dopamine bursts. Thu, 05 Mar 2020 12:55:54 -0500 this makes sense https://nowcomment.com/documents/169244?scroll_to=1601896 https://nowcomment.com/documents/169244?scroll_to=1601896 Tue, 11 Feb 2020 16:38:46 -0500 this is interesting because I thought parents were the most passionate advocates for abstinence https://nowcomment.com/documents/169244?scroll_to=1599894 https://nowcomment.com/documents/169244?scroll_to=1599894 Mon, 10 Feb 2020 13:47:00 -0500 this is encouraging https://nowcomment.com/documents/169244?scroll_to=1599890 https://nowcomment.com/documents/169244?scroll_to=1599890 Mon, 10 Feb 2020 13:45:17 -0500 giving federal funding to abstinence based education programs is a problem that has currently being solved. Under the Obama Administration, a significant amount of federal funding was given to states with comprehensive sex education programs https://nowcomment.com/documents/169244?scroll_to=1599873 https://nowcomment.com/documents/169244?scroll_to=1599873 Mon, 10 Feb 2020 13:44:19 -0500 That is great, but are they giving students the information they need to access these contraceptives/antibiotics https://nowcomment.com/documents/169244?scroll_to=1599858 https://nowcomment.com/documents/169244?scroll_to=1599858 Mon, 10 Feb 2020 13:40:22 -0500 This is a good thing https://nowcomment.com/documents/169244?scroll_to=1599856 https://nowcomment.com/documents/169244?scroll_to=1599856 Mon, 10 Feb 2020 13:39:27 -0500 this is interesting, but what caused it? https://nowcomment.com/documents/169244?scroll_to=1599853 https://nowcomment.com/documents/169244?scroll_to=1599853 Mon, 10 Feb 2020 13:39:04 -0500 What 4 states? Is utah one of them? https://nowcomment.com/documents/169108?scroll_to=1598629 https://nowcomment.com/documents/169108?scroll_to=1598629 Sun, 09 Feb 2020 19:27:01 -0500 That is an extremely small number that should be changed https://nowcomment.com/documents/169108?scroll_to=1598628 https://nowcomment.com/documents/169108?scroll_to=1598628 Sun, 09 Feb 2020 19:26:43 -0500 I was suprised that half of the states stress this https://nowcomment.com/documents/169108?scroll_to=1598625 https://nowcomment.com/documents/169108?scroll_to=1598625 Sun, 09 Feb 2020 19:26:09 -0500 It is comforting to see that more than half of the states are on board with sex and HIV education https://nowcomment.com/documents/169108?scroll_to=1598624 https://nowcomment.com/documents/169108?scroll_to=1598624 Sun, 09 Feb 2020 19:25:27 -0500 gender identity is SO important and not addressed in a lot of sex education programs https://nowcomment.com/documents/169108?scroll_to=1598621 https://nowcomment.com/documents/169108?scroll_to=1598621 Sun, 09 Feb 2020 19:24:19 -0500 I like that they are focusing on the empowerment of knowledge https://nowcomment.com/documents/169108?scroll_to=1598620 https://nowcomment.com/documents/169108?scroll_to=1598620 Sun, 09 Feb 2020 19:23:49 -0500 California is the first https://nowcomment.com/documents/169108?scroll_to=1598619 https://nowcomment.com/documents/169108?scroll_to=1598619 Sun, 09 Feb 2020 19:23:22 -0500 mention of the opt-out program https://nowcomment.com/documents/169108?scroll_to=1598616 https://nowcomment.com/documents/169108?scroll_to=1598616 Sun, 09 Feb 2020 19:23:05 -0500 I agree with this statement and think that the US should follow in the UK's footsteps with such sexual advice clinics at schools https://nowcomment.com/documents/168721?scroll_to=1597050 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168721?scroll_to=1597050 Fri, 07 Feb 2020 12:50:51 -0500 This is something I had not considered that is actually an extremely important factor and a pro for professionals teaching sex education https://nowcomment.com/documents/168721?scroll_to=1597048 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168721?scroll_to=1597048 Fri, 07 Feb 2020 12:49:19 -0500 I agree that it is problematic too as this is a major issue, if not THE major issue in Utah https://nowcomment.com/documents/168721?scroll_to=1597046 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168721?scroll_to=1597046 Fri, 07 Feb 2020 12:48:08 -0500 I think having external professionals teach sex education is good idea. It ensures that credible information is being taught correctly. https://nowcomment.com/documents/168721?scroll_to=1597043 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168721?scroll_to=1597043 Fri, 07 Feb 2020 12:47:02 -0500 This is a component I had not considered https://nowcomment.com/documents/168735?scroll_to=1597039 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168735?scroll_to=1597039 Fri, 07 Feb 2020 12:41:38 -0500 This is an extremely attractive element of CSE programs and I believe that this should be taken into consideration in abstinence-based programs https://nowcomment.com/documents/168735?scroll_to=1597038 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168735?scroll_to=1597038 Fri, 07 Feb 2020 12:41:13 -0500 This is important regardless of the sex education program https://nowcomment.com/documents/168735?scroll_to=1597036 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168735?scroll_to=1597036 Fri, 07 Feb 2020 12:40:06 -0500 This is also concerning that women, in particular, are not being taught about all contraceptives nor how to express consent or lack thereof https://nowcomment.com/documents/168735?scroll_to=1597035 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168735?scroll_to=1597035 Fri, 07 Feb 2020 12:39:40 -0500 This is interesting! https://nowcomment.com/documents/168735?scroll_to=1597034 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168735?scroll_to=1597034 Fri, 07 Feb 2020 12:38:22 -0500 I did not know that most federal funding does towards CSE programs. I will have to research if that is the case here in Utah https://nowcomment.com/documents/168735?scroll_to=1597032 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168735?scroll_to=1597032 Fri, 07 Feb 2020 12:37:24 -0500 Supporting information about federal funding of abstinence based programs https://nowcomment.com/documents/168735?scroll_to=1597029 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168735?scroll_to=1597029 Fri, 07 Feb 2020 12:36:14 -0500 The box emphases the important of human rights, consent, and the importance of cultural sensitivity https://nowcomment.com/documents/168735?scroll_to=1597027 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168735?scroll_to=1597027 Fri, 07 Feb 2020 12:35:28 -0500 I like the CSE programs focus on emotional development as well as gender identity. It is very inclusive https://nowcomment.com/documents/168735?scroll_to=1597024 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168735?scroll_to=1597024 Fri, 07 Feb 2020 12:34:24 -0500 Comprehensive sex education DOES NOT promote sexual activity, it just provides more information than abstinence based sex education https://nowcomment.com/documents/168735?scroll_to=1597022 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168735?scroll_to=1597022 Fri, 07 Feb 2020 12:33:33 -0500 I like that comprehensive sex education programs go beyond just reproductive development https://nowcomment.com/documents/168735?scroll_to=1595319 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168735?scroll_to=1595319 Thu, 06 Feb 2020 13:06:43 -0500 So schools are prioritizing their reputation over the health of their students? https://nowcomment.com/documents/168721?scroll_to=1595316 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168721?scroll_to=1595316 Thu, 06 Feb 2020 13:01:04 -0500 It is interesting that there is actually a name for this phenomena https://nowcomment.com/documents/168721?scroll_to=1595314 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168721?scroll_to=1595314 Thu, 06 Feb 2020 13:00:15 -0500 I wonder this would apply to public schools in Utah as well. Just because of the presence of seminaries https://nowcomment.com/documents/168721?scroll_to=1595313 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168721?scroll_to=1595313 Thu, 06 Feb 2020 12:59:13 -0500 I didn't think about how schools could internally block students from receiving sexual health help even if they do have an on-site clinic https://nowcomment.com/documents/168721?scroll_to=1595311 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168721?scroll_to=1595311 Thu, 06 Feb 2020 12:57:28 -0500 ^^ https://nowcomment.com/documents/168721?scroll_to=1595290 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168721?scroll_to=1595290 Thu, 06 Feb 2020 12:53:04 -0500 This is a huge problem in the US as well https://nowcomment.com/documents/168721?scroll_to=1595289 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168721?scroll_to=1595289 Thu, 06 Feb 2020 12:52:55 -0500 I like that this source includes advantages and disadvantages https://nowcomment.com/documents/168721?scroll_to=1595287 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168721?scroll_to=1595287 Thu, 06 Feb 2020 12:51:59 -0500 Funding would also be an issue, but if the government is already funding some sex education programs, couldn't they at least help fund some on-site clinics? https://nowcomment.com/documents/168721?scroll_to=1595286 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168721?scroll_to=1595286 Thu, 06 Feb 2020 12:50:22 -0500 This is a major issue that would probably surface if we brought programs like these the the US https://nowcomment.com/documents/168721?scroll_to=1595285 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168721?scroll_to=1595285 Thu, 06 Feb 2020 12:49:17 -0500 Putting sexual health consulting centers in or around schools could be a solution https://nowcomment.com/documents/168721?scroll_to=1595283 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168721?scroll_to=1595283 Thu, 06 Feb 2020 12:46:29 -0500 These barriers are present in the United States as well https://nowcomment.com/documents/168721?scroll_to=1595281 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168721?scroll_to=1595281 Thu, 06 Feb 2020 12:45:17 -0500 This is interesting because these resources are widely this accessible to students in the United States. Colleges may provide some of these contraceptives, but not at this level. https://nowcomment.com/documents/168721?scroll_to=1595278 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168721?scroll_to=1595278 Thu, 06 Feb 2020 12:44:25 -0500 This is why I wanted to use this article as a source https://nowcomment.com/documents/168721?scroll_to=1595273 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168721?scroll_to=1595273 Thu, 06 Feb 2020 12:42:18 -0500 as is this https://nowcomment.com/documents/168721?scroll_to=1595270 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168721?scroll_to=1595270 Thu, 06 Feb 2020 12:41:40 -0500 this is the same in the United States https://nowcomment.com/documents/168721?scroll_to=1595269 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168721?scroll_to=1595269 Thu, 06 Feb 2020 12:41:30 -0500 Why should you have someone keeping you from indulging in sexual behavior if you feel ready? https://nowcomment.com/documents/168174?scroll_to=1594470 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168174?scroll_to=1594470 Wed, 05 Feb 2020 20:48:47 -0500 commentary on parent role https://nowcomment.com/documents/168174?scroll_to=1594469 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168174?scroll_to=1594469 Wed, 05 Feb 2020 20:47:18 -0500 Wait why would you eliminate your indivduality for a partner? https://nowcomment.com/documents/168174?scroll_to=1594468 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168174?scroll_to=1594468 Wed, 05 Feb 2020 20:46:27 -0500 This should not be reevaluated if you like wearing make up https://nowcomment.com/documents/168174?scroll_to=1594467 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168174?scroll_to=1594467 Wed, 05 Feb 2020 20:45:30 -0500 This is just upsetting https://nowcomment.com/documents/168174?scroll_to=1594466 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168174?scroll_to=1594466 Wed, 05 Feb 2020 20:44:50 -0500 Who cares as long as you like your fashion? https://nowcomment.com/documents/168174?scroll_to=1594465 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168174?scroll_to=1594465 Wed, 05 Feb 2020 20:44:19 -0500 so chastity is a personality trait? https://nowcomment.com/documents/168174?scroll_to=1594464 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168174?scroll_to=1594464 Wed, 05 Feb 2020 20:42:11 -0500 so the males role is just to please the female? https://nowcomment.com/documents/168174?scroll_to=1594462 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168174?scroll_to=1594462 Wed, 05 Feb 2020 20:40:05 -0500 the terms masculine and feminine natures are extremely heteronormative and could potentially alienate LGBTQ partners https://nowcomment.com/documents/168174?scroll_to=1594460 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168174?scroll_to=1594460 Wed, 05 Feb 2020 20:39:23 -0500 where is the research data? where did it come from? Also isn't this asking for an opinion? https://nowcomment.com/documents/168174?scroll_to=1594458 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168174?scroll_to=1594458 Wed, 05 Feb 2020 20:38:11 -0500 again emphasis on using sex to better relationships and not purely for pleasure. https://nowcomment.com/documents/168174?scroll_to=1594457 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168174?scroll_to=1594457 Wed, 05 Feb 2020 20:37:14 -0500 this is good emphasis on the purpose of sexual activity https://nowcomment.com/documents/168174?scroll_to=1594455 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168174?scroll_to=1594455 Wed, 05 Feb 2020 20:36:29 -0500 again commenting on sexual activity and setting boundaries https://nowcomment.com/documents/168174?scroll_to=1594452 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168174?scroll_to=1594452 Wed, 05 Feb 2020 20:35:26 -0500 this could potentially raise issues as they are saying chastity or lack thereof could impact someone's beauty or personal restraint. This could hurt the self-esteem of someone who breaks chastity https://nowcomment.com/documents/168174?scroll_to=1594451 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168174?scroll_to=1594451 Wed, 05 Feb 2020 20:34:28 -0500 I actually agree with this teaching https://nowcomment.com/documents/168174?scroll_to=1590690 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168174?scroll_to=1590690 Tue, 04 Feb 2020 16:43:35 -0500 Not allowed to talk about being sexually active https://nowcomment.com/documents/168174?scroll_to=1590684 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168174?scroll_to=1590684 Tue, 04 Feb 2020 16:41:31 -0500 I am finding this to be more about marriage then parental guidance in sex education https://nowcomment.com/documents/168174?scroll_to=1590683 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168174?scroll_to=1590683 Tue, 04 Feb 2020 16:40:53 -0500 what about rape or incest? https://nowcomment.com/documents/168174?scroll_to=1590680 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168174?scroll_to=1590680 Tue, 04 Feb 2020 16:39:16 -0500 More abstinence incentives https://nowcomment.com/documents/168174?scroll_to=1590677 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168174?scroll_to=1590677 Tue, 04 Feb 2020 16:38:23 -0500 I personally don't like this statement, but it is interesting that the responsibility falls on the male to avoid sex https://nowcomment.com/documents/168174?scroll_to=1590662 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168174?scroll_to=1590662 Tue, 04 Feb 2020 16:33:05 -0500 Are they talking about sexual relations? https://nowcomment.com/documents/168174?scroll_to=1590654 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168174?scroll_to=1590654 Tue, 04 Feb 2020 16:31:02 -0500 age https://nowcomment.com/documents/168174?scroll_to=1590653 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168174?scroll_to=1590653 I find it strange that the Church has a certain age at which teenagers can start dating Tue, 04 Feb 2020 16:30:34 -0500 Consent https://nowcomment.com/documents/168157?scroll_to=1590643 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168157?scroll_to=1590643 I find this prediction extremely interesting because it has to deal with parental consent. This phenomena of parent's wanting more control and less freedoms in regard to their children's education was to me. Tue, 04 Feb 2020 16:23:08 -0500 Core elements https://nowcomment.com/documents/168157?scroll_to=1590640 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168157?scroll_to=1590640 The four core elements of rights-based sex education are extremely interesting. I personally agree with these requirements because they are scientifically accurate. Tue, 04 Feb 2020 16:20:56 -0500 Evidence https://nowcomment.com/documents/168157?scroll_to=1590636 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168157?scroll_to=1590636 There is little evidence that supports the effectiveness of abstinence-based sex education programs Tue, 04 Feb 2020 16:19:13 -0500 Parental Consent https://nowcomment.com/documents/168157?scroll_to=1590632 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168157?scroll_to=1590632 I think this prediction is interesting because parent's are reluctant to give up control over the education their children receive Tue, 04 Feb 2020 16:17:43 -0500 also science-based https://nowcomment.com/documents/168157?scroll_to=1590629 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168157?scroll_to=1590629 Tue, 04 Feb 2020 16:16:29 -0500 Rights-Based Model https://nowcomment.com/documents/168157?scroll_to=1590628 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168157?scroll_to=1590628 The core elements of rights-based sex education are very interesting and reasonable Tue, 04 Feb 2020 16:16:29 -0500 Evidence https://nowcomment.com/documents/168157?scroll_to=1590610 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168157?scroll_to=1590610 There is a lack of evidence supporting the effectiveness of abstinence-based sex education Tue, 04 Feb 2020 16:14:24 -0500 Evidence https://nowcomment.com/documents/162147?scroll_to=1545863 https://nowcomment.com/documents/162147?scroll_to=1545863 More sex trafficking statistics Tue, 17 Dec 2019 12:41:51 -0500 Evidence https://nowcomment.com/documents/162147?scroll_to=1545860 https://nowcomment.com/documents/162147?scroll_to=1545860 Sex trafficking statistics Tue, 17 Dec 2019 12:41:27 -0500 Evidence https://nowcomment.com/documents/162147?scroll_to=1545859 https://nowcomment.com/documents/162147?scroll_to=1545859 use of personal annecdote Tue, 17 Dec 2019 12:40:54 -0500 Potential Objections https://nowcomment.com/documents/162147?scroll_to=1545857 https://nowcomment.com/documents/162147?scroll_to=1545857 Acknowledges that buying sex is illegal. If you won't do it for sex trafficking victims, do it for yourself. Tue, 17 Dec 2019 12:40:08 -0500 Potential objections https://nowcomment.com/documents/162147?scroll_to=1545855 https://nowcomment.com/documents/162147?scroll_to=1545855 explains the little things truck drivers can do; lets tear down some aspects of toxic masculinity. Tue, 17 Dec 2019 12:39:02 -0500 This paragraph explains how TAT helps fight sex trafficking and how they actually make a difference https://nowcomment.com/documents/162147?scroll_to=1544598 https://nowcomment.com/documents/162147?scroll_to=1544598 think that this solution is plausible and has proven effective. I think that making truckers, who are commonly the largest target group as customers, aware of the issues and getting them involved with anti-sex trafficking organizations is an impactful form of citizen solidarity and surveillance that is cost-effective and would help recover more victims. Fri, 13 Dec 2019 12:56:29 -0500 Another organization/hotline that helps to prevent and report sex trafficking. https://nowcomment.com/documents/162147?scroll_to=1544575 https://nowcomment.com/documents/162147?scroll_to=1544575 Fri, 13 Dec 2019 12:50:13 -0500 The author presents another issue https://nowcomment.com/documents/162147?scroll_to=1544572 https://nowcomment.com/documents/162147?scroll_to=1544572 Fri, 13 Dec 2019 12:49:18 -0500 Solution Pt.1 https://nowcomment.com/documents/162147?scroll_to=1543597 https://nowcomment.com/documents/162147?scroll_to=1543597 Smith explains the specific area he participates in while working for TAT. The "Man to Man" program helps train truckers to help teach other truckers how to turn down and report sex trafficking. Thu, 12 Dec 2019 13:02:22 -0500 Introducing the Problem Pt.4 https://nowcomment.com/documents/162147?scroll_to=1543568 https://nowcomment.com/documents/162147?scroll_to=1543568 Smith talk about his own awareness of the severity of sex trafficking and how he was inspired to get involved with Truck Drivers Against Trafficking. Thu, 12 Dec 2019 13:00:28 -0500 Introducing the Issue Pt. 3 https://nowcomment.com/documents/162147?scroll_to=1543541 https://nowcomment.com/documents/162147?scroll_to=1543541 This quote from Smith challenges one the oldest stereotypes about sex workers and explains how it is slavery, not a profession. Thu, 12 Dec 2019 12:59:05 -0500 Introducing the Problem Pt.1 https://nowcomment.com/documents/162147?scroll_to=1543518 https://nowcomment.com/documents/162147?scroll_to=1543518 The author introduces the problem of truck drivers being valuable witnesses to sex trafficking by recounting his own experiences with sex trafficked women. He begins this story by explaining how he was taught to deal with these women in truck driving school. Thu, 12 Dec 2019 12:56:53 -0500