[brownsfan]

"It kinda makes you feel stupid doesn't it when you nail a newbie to a cross for not using paragraphs and then turn around a repeat a post because you haven't completely read the thread.......

No. I don't feel stupid ignoring statements that aren't really supporting statements and are more of an incrimination:

There are a precious few kids in these classes who actually ARE brighter than the rest and..."

That particular statement would indicate that the author feels that the vast majority of her kids lack native intelligence. I read the whole screed, and comprehended what was written. If you followed the thread, I elaborated on why I felt the author was being trashed.

What I do find to be stupid is a defense of such negativism with such a shallow statement, without following the thread and seeing what else was written.

[BeAllYouCanBe]

That particular statement would indicate that the author feels that the vast majority of her kids lack native intelligence.

From what I have read and what I've seen with my own eyes. When tested in 1st grade American kids are about equal to the rest of the First World test scores. When tested in 7th grade they have fallen way behind -- especially in math and science.

The kids aren't getting stupid they just don't apply themselves. This is what my wife has seen -- lazy and poorly behaved kids -- no ambition.

This is what Sister is saying, I believe.

[TightyRighty]

You missed my point.