NYC public schools, or stupid kids?

[romana1776]

So, I was talking to these 2 sisters at my church today.  Somehow it came up that I was from Massachusetts.  The 9 year old girl asks me, "What language do people speak in Massachusetts?"  I said, "English, like the other states."  Then she leaves.  The 11 (yes 11) year old sister was present for the first conversation and then says to me, "Oh so

Comments

[wannabetori]

I blame it on standardized testing. Because of those rediculous things teachers can't teach about any of the necessary "stupid" facts that everyone should know.

[romana1776]

I think knowing the states of the country you live in is important. That is basci knowledge and should be on the tests. DAMN YOU TESTS!!

[ladyofrage05]

i dunno tho.... that could be a nice sprinkle of stupidity as aided by poor genetics thrown in. yiiiish