There's more than enough blame to go around. The government, teachers unions, administrators, and yes, teachers themselves, all deserve a place in the loop.
Nevertheless, there's enough truth
in this to merit attention.
It's tempting to blame 'society' for today's educational woes. The lack of holding people responsible for their actions, coupled with the emphasis on making everyone feel good, has resulted in a generation of students who think they are special. The so-called
trophy generation - where everyone gets a trophy just for participating - is entering college and the work force with a sense of entitlement.
However,
we are society. By allowing this 'positive self-esteem' disease to infect everything from youth sports leagues to educational institutions, we are doing our kids, and our country, a disservice. When these kids leave the nest they're going to get slapped in the face with reality.
For once, I find myself agreeing with
Doonesbury...
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