The Dumbest Generation? Don't Be Dumb

This was a very interesting article because much of it is true. Our generation is not dumb but I would agree that we pay less attention to current events and remembering facts than older generations but what do people expect. As time goes by and technology advances more and more time will be spent on games, phones and laptops. More time will be spent trying to put together the next best form of some technological device. Society is noticing that we can create faster and easier ways of doing everyday things and learning things. If we need to find a fact or know a fact we have computers to search and now people have internet on cell phones; when there isn't a computer there is always a cell phone in hand. Yes, so we aren't the memorizers of facts and information but we are future creators and inventors that will continue to make parts of life easier and faster giving more time to enjoy whats around us. And as they stated in the article, give our generation a chance to show the world what we are capable of before they begin to judge us.

Do Graduates Understand Citizenship?

I agree on many points Diane Cameron makes in her article. It seems as time goes on kids begin to take on more and more responsibilities in high school. Members of several organizations, advanced classes and holding a job to put gas in the tank that gets us around everywhere keeps students very busy. Not only is our society becoming too busy to watch the news, vote and participate but we are trying to take on too much in order to reach a successful position. It almost takes TOO much in order to reach a comfortable level. Everyone is reaching for top positions, high saleries and luxurious cars and homes. We are beginning to lose a sense of our countries foundation and the importance of participating in the society we live in. If only we could slow down and relax every once in awhile without feeling like we aren't keeping up with everyone else and their fast paced lifestyle; people would experience a greater appreciation of life and there would also be less speeding tickets to pay off.