mtncows
Well-known member
I don't know weither people are getting more stupid or not but there are some things to consider.Our education system finally got tired of graduating people who could not read nor write so some decided to start having standards. In my state these are called SOLS andwhile a good idea on paper they force teachers to spend the year cramming for the test instead of actually teaching.Kids get pushed earlier to move on to higher math levels and don't have time to learn the basics.They can't figure without a calculator and can't make change without a cash register Some of the blame has to go to parents who don't spend enough time with the childrenteaching them the basic things in life since their too busy looking out for themselves and want someone else to raise the kids.School and electronics can't do that.I was fortunate to have a Mom,Dad and Grandma who taught me things and helped me learn.Itried to do that with my two children and they are better off for it.Their children are still uder a year old but seem to be bright and resourceful because of the time their parents spend with them.