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What the hell is wrong with kids these days?
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Originally posted by cuttingedge View PostI (52) argue with my son (30) all the time. I tell him the advent of the computer has ruined the world. Now, think about it for a minute before you call me crazy. Rewind 30 years. There were a lot of jobs that required skilled manufacturers. Craftsmanship. Decent paying jobs. Now so much is automated and more and more headed that direction. Don't get me wrong, I see the improvements in machining for instance.
Now everyone has a hand-held mini computer that distracts them from reality, and most folks aren't even present where they are anymore. Everyone has a voice, and not everyone needs to have one.
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It's not just job skills, it's every skill. Take driving for instance. We've got cars that'll almost drive for you and people still can't keep it between the ditches. My friends laugh when I look at directions on a map. Take their GPS and ask them which way is north and they could't tell you. Basic math might as well be calculus. You can blame parents, but they've largely become the same way. Why bother using your brain when you've got 24/7 access to the electronic brain in your pocket?
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No discipline or circumstances for kids in school today and all they teach for from the 3rd grade up is the STAAR tests period! No one basically teaches anymore like it use to be. Teachers pay and assessments are based on test scores period.
They way some of this stuff is taught, especially in Math will take most 2 to 3 times longer to do than it did 10 to 20 years ago. They have taken simple math and made it as difficult as physics.
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Originally posted by myway View PostSo.. do you think your dad and grandfather didn’t say the exact same thing? It’s fast food Chinese two deep breaths it will be okay. Oh and you misspelled some words.
I wouldn't have thought twice about it. I would have said I will take an order of 2 and a single order and said thank you ma'am.
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Originally posted by jrfan View PostI went into Royse City whataburger and asked for a large chocolate shake. Cashier says is that for here or to go?
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Originally posted by FVR JR View PostIt's not just job skills, it's every skill. Take driving for instance. We've got cars that'll almost drive for you and people still can't keep it between the ditches. My friends laugh when I look at directions on a map. Take their GPS and ask them which way is north and they could't tell you. Basic math might as well be calculus. You can blame parents, but they've largely become the same way. Why bother using your brain when you've got 24/7 access to the electronic brain in your pocket?
Now there is a button on the truck that backs the trailer for you. Makes me shake my head every time because it was invented because someone (many) would not take the time to learn how to do it properly.
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Originally posted by Mudslinger View PostNo discipline or circumstances for kids in school today and all they teach for from the 3rd grade up is the STAAR tests period! No one basically teaches anymore like it use to be. Teachers pay and assessments are based on test scores period.
They way some of this stuff is taught, especially in Math will take most 2 to 3 times longer to do than it did 10 to 20 years ago. They have taken simple math and made it as difficult as physics.
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I really don't get the OP. Fact is, they don't have an order of 3, as you were told. Balls in your court now. Your wife handled it right, although it would have probably been cheaper to order an order of 4 instead of an order of 1 then another order of 2. I feel certain the girl can add 1+2.
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Not sure who you would blame it on. There are six of us kids, all went to same elementary, Jr. High, and high school. Most of us had the same teachers .They are great with math. Raised all the same. And I to this day can not count change back or a lot of simple math with out my fingers or calculator ( failed third grade due to math). Spelling is not so strong either. Some of us just are not as bright as the rest. Frustrates me the most when they want to play cribbage, no way in h!! can I do it.
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