They “can’t” do algebra because they are diddling with their idiotic iPhones and sexting one another their Weiner’s instead of, you know, cracking a book and learning to do something difficult.
Algebra and geometry is still a good way to identify people with self discipline, the ability to concentrate and actually learn. In Germany as late as the 1970’s only about 6% of all students went on the academic high school, the balance went to trade schools. I’m all for not requiring adolescents to learn algebra, just don’t call the process high school, call it what it is, vocational training.
vocational training adolescent daycare.
FIFY.