I’m also guessing they are less and less frequently read-to as toddlers.
And THAT’S why they can’t spell, either. I feel sorry for those whose parents wouldn’t read to them. They never had a chance...
DING DING DING!!!
My brother is an elementary school teacher. Plenty of kids are being raised today in homes that own not a single book by parent(s) who believe the education of their children is the sole responsibility of professional teachers.