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Originally Posted by Aces4
By all means, children who are not able to read 8 to 10 selected books before the age of 18 definitely causes ignorance and illiteracy. No wonder education is failing.
I love the panning of the trades which are crucial to the health of our country and most computer operators, administrators and security personnel are able to run circles around college graduates. One needs to come in contact with these employees outside the Florida environment. They are hardworking, bright people who deal with the real world and not tainted by a college environment where many classes are taught by a TA.
First question I have, are all of the children tested American citizens, speak English and have a dedicated home/household to which they return at night? If broad testing is being performed on all children at all levels, the results could be very skewed. A clarification would be welcome.
The majority of children are being raised in an overindulgent home life where everything is provided, chores aren't required, there isn't a dedicated homework time, sports come first and the kids faces are glued to cellphones. Reading isn't encouraged and a trip to the library is a very last priority.
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Sadly, I agree 100%. Overindulgence of this generation of kids will hurt them more than the parents realize. How can kids understand they will have to work hard for anything they want as adults if everything comes so easily now?