Thread: The passive generation?
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2010-01-26 , 16:19
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Originally Posted by jaark View Post
I'm not a parent, but I see similar things on this side of the pond too .. it's depressing
Agreed. In the US we have been shooting for the lowest common denominator for far too long. I'd rather kids be challenged, as I was.

My kids think the old excitement over moon launches and first shuttle landing was silly. That bothers me. They are way too cynical and in too large a comfort zone.
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