"The kids use calculators in 4th grade, but can’t figure out even a 10% discount without one. They have NO IDEA where to start. Frankly, it’s little wonder the Red Chinese will technologically pass us very very soon."
Although what Sid has said here has merit, the fact that he, like many other people, blame everyone else. If your kid can't do it, then what did you do to prevent it? Why didn't you teach them? Kids don't look up to teachers. They look up to parents.
I'm sure your generation sucked too. Don't act like your generation was the all high and mighty that made no mistakes. I'm sure your elders said your generation was going to cause the world to go down the toilet. And, even though your generation was close, you still managed to pull through, like every other generation before hand. Give me a break Sid. At least your elders got one thing right. You whine too much.
Although what Sid has said here has merit, the fact that he, like many other people, blame everyone else. If your kid can't do it, then what did you do to prevent it? Why didn't you teach them? Kids don't look up to teachers. They look up to parents.
I'm sure your generation sucked too. Don't act like your generation was the all high and mighty that made no mistakes. I'm sure your elders said your generation was going to cause the world to go down the toilet. And, even though your generation was close, you still managed to pull through, like every other generation before hand. Give me a break Sid. At least your elders got one thing right. You whine too much.