This whole blogging expereince has been very new to me in a way. I have never blogged but I have found that it is very similar to posting on facebook or emailing. One thng I have learned from this project is to just tackle whatever assignment is in front of me. I was a little overwhelmed with this site at first and having trouble with it. My posts were not visible to others and I heard others say they recieved viruses from the site!! All of that made me a little apprehensive about logging on. But I did it and as I typed what I was thinking onto the screen my ideas formed and organized and helped me get everything out.
I also learned more about locating my sources and siting sources. I don't usually venture into the library because I do most of my studying in my room. So looking up and checking out books was very helpful. Not only for this assignment but potentially for assignments in the future. I also found great resources online and even used my Bible as one of my sources to help support my opinion.
I have really enjoyed trying to answer my inquiry question and finding so many interesting points on it. I look forward to writing the three sided essay because I feel prepared. I have great information and could potentially argue every side to my topic even though I agree with one side more than the other. This assignment has opened me up to so much and I know I will have the tools in the future to work on similar or tougher projects.
Saturday, February 25, 2012
Sunday, February 19, 2012
Post #3
Research is going great so far!!
My audience besides classmates and my teacher would probably the government?? I am insisting that schools teach beyond abstinence to their young adults staudents. Theres so much information but I feel like I can narrow it down enough and still have so much information to persuade my opinion as well as discuss the other viewpoints which are also important. I feel very strongly about my topic and one of my classmates recently asked me why I picked this for my topic? It got me thinking...I have always wanted the answers to my questions and on this topic the answers can affect your life. My mom has always been very open with me and now there are so many reality shows like Teen mom2 that show a real inside view on what its like to be a teenage mom. I guess I want to help others know as much as they can so they can make their own informed decision before its too late.
There are multiple view points to this topic and I respect them. So much plays into this decision whether it be religion, love, maybe morals, etc. My objective is that no matter what someone decides is right for them they should know how to protect themselves way in adavnce so they can keep their bodies healthy of diseases and unwanted preganaices.
I have always heard it says in the Bible to wait until you are married until sex. I grew up in church and haven't heard any different but knew that not everyone abides by this. Does that mean theyre going to hell?? NO. I decided for one of my sources I would find out exactly what the Bible says about sex and marriage. I referenced my Bible and found that in Thessalonians chapter four, Paul talks about God’s will for us and how he wants us to conduct our lives. He says that we should avoid sexual immortality, that we should control our own bodies, and that we should not take advantage of a brother or sister. Nowhere does it say “Do not have sex before you are married.” It means that we should honor and take care our bodies; not be sleeping around and being irresponsible and that we should live for God. I believe this absolutely; if someone is going to have sex they should have the information on how to protect themselves emotionally and physically and be responsible about it like being in a committed loving relationship and planning on being with them for a while. From a moral standpoint, I can’t think of a better source. God simply wants us to be good people and appreciate the love between a man and a woman as well as our bodies.
<3 Taryn
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My audience besides classmates and my teacher would probably the government?? I am insisting that schools teach beyond abstinence to their young adults staudents. Theres so much information but I feel like I can narrow it down enough and still have so much information to persuade my opinion as well as discuss the other viewpoints which are also important. I feel very strongly about my topic and one of my classmates recently asked me why I picked this for my topic? It got me thinking...I have always wanted the answers to my questions and on this topic the answers can affect your life. My mom has always been very open with me and now there are so many reality shows like Teen mom2 that show a real inside view on what its like to be a teenage mom. I guess I want to help others know as much as they can so they can make their own informed decision before its too late.
There are multiple view points to this topic and I respect them. So much plays into this decision whether it be religion, love, maybe morals, etc. My objective is that no matter what someone decides is right for them they should know how to protect themselves way in adavnce so they can keep their bodies healthy of diseases and unwanted preganaices.
I have always heard it says in the Bible to wait until you are married until sex. I grew up in church and haven't heard any different but knew that not everyone abides by this. Does that mean theyre going to hell?? NO. I decided for one of my sources I would find out exactly what the Bible says about sex and marriage. I referenced my Bible and found that in Thessalonians chapter four, Paul talks about God’s will for us and how he wants us to conduct our lives. He says that we should avoid sexual immortality, that we should control our own bodies, and that we should not take advantage of a brother or sister. Nowhere does it say “Do not have sex before you are married.” It means that we should honor and take care our bodies; not be sleeping around and being irresponsible and that we should live for God. I believe this absolutely; if someone is going to have sex they should have the information on how to protect themselves emotionally and physically and be responsible about it like being in a committed loving relationship and planning on being with them for a while. From a moral standpoint, I can’t think of a better source. God simply wants us to be good people and appreciate the love between a man and a woman as well as our bodies.
<3 Taryn
I Commented on Seiko's blog post
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Post #2
Post #2
My topic has changed slightly from being focused on just high students to also including college students. I want to cover both becuase I can relate to both and be able to narrow it down a little. How can young adults keep healthy emotionally and physically in sexual relationships??
My best source so far is a book I checked out from the library. The title is called Sexual Health: Foundations for Practice and is written by Heather Wilson and Sue McAndrew. It has some very valuable chapters about practicing healthy habits and how to protect yourself. It also talks about resources that can help you if you find yourself in a tough situation. I will continue searching the internet and looking at the other books I checked out, but so far this book has been the most informative.
Some challenges I see myself beginning to face are keeping my research narrowed and focused. It's a lot of information but I feel like it is very important and definitley in the realm of keeping healthy.
<3 Taryn
My topic has changed slightly from being focused on just high students to also including college students. I want to cover both becuase I can relate to both and be able to narrow it down a little. How can young adults keep healthy emotionally and physically in sexual relationships??
My best source so far is a book I checked out from the library. The title is called Sexual Health: Foundations for Practice and is written by Heather Wilson and Sue McAndrew. It has some very valuable chapters about practicing healthy habits and how to protect yourself. It also talks about resources that can help you if you find yourself in a tough situation. I will continue searching the internet and looking at the other books I checked out, but so far this book has been the most informative.
Some challenges I see myself beginning to face are keeping my research narrowed and focused. It's a lot of information but I feel like it is very important and definitley in the realm of keeping healthy.
<3 Taryn
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Thinking it out...
Hi!!
This is my first blog ever so here goes! My research is how men and women can keep themselves healthy emotionally and physically in sexual relationships. I feel like this is a controversial topic because some people feel abstinence is all that should be taught until marriage, but what about those who wish to engage relationships? They still need to know the facts about staying healthy and preventing STD's and "surprise" pregnancies. This topic relates to everyone at some point in their life. Even we wait until we are in a committed relationship or even married to have an intimate relationship, who says your partner has waited or taken precautions as well? Everyone should know how to protect themselves both physically and mentally. I feel like most high schools would focus on teaching mainly abstinence, but should explore further into contraceptives and well being practices because quite a few teenagers are having sex. I am basing this on experience from school and articles. I will probably recieve various opinions about this topic and it definitley needs to be addressed. Organizations such as churches would be on the abstinent side (mostly). Abstinence is great and I fully support it if thats what someone chooses. However, it should be a choice and with that choice comes the responsability of taking care of yourself.
<3Taryn
This is my first blog ever so here goes! My research is how men and women can keep themselves healthy emotionally and physically in sexual relationships. I feel like this is a controversial topic because some people feel abstinence is all that should be taught until marriage, but what about those who wish to engage relationships? They still need to know the facts about staying healthy and preventing STD's and "surprise" pregnancies. This topic relates to everyone at some point in their life. Even we wait until we are in a committed relationship or even married to have an intimate relationship, who says your partner has waited or taken precautions as well? Everyone should know how to protect themselves both physically and mentally. I feel like most high schools would focus on teaching mainly abstinence, but should explore further into contraceptives and well being practices because quite a few teenagers are having sex. I am basing this on experience from school and articles. I will probably recieve various opinions about this topic and it definitley needs to be addressed. Organizations such as churches would be on the abstinent side (mostly). Abstinence is great and I fully support it if thats what someone chooses. However, it should be a choice and with that choice comes the responsability of taking care of yourself.
<3Taryn
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