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Originally Posted by abaya
Is it a problem of our educational system, or simply the degree to which we, as Americans, are truly so isolated in our own little worlds that we don't care where the rest of the world (or even the rest of the country) is, in relation to us?
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Part of the reason I think is the American mentality that we are the only Superpower and everyone should bow down to us. Most don’t take the initiative to find out about other things in the world, I am somewhat guilty myself. I belong to another forum. Where there are a few UK and Australian members. Of course I know where those are located on a map, but these members know all about American politics as well as there own. I know a few members in each of those governments and I know a little about how the country operates, but compare what they know about America to what I know about their country. I feel like an idiot sometimes.
Is the problem the students? Is it the lesson plan? Is it the Teachers? I don’t know, but I feel that the whole public education system is going down the crapper. I worry about the future generations. Are they going to be suitable for what lies ahead?