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Vegas » 09 Apr 2025, 11:23 am » wrote: ↑

09 Apr 2025, 11:23 am

The average adult in America has only a 7th grade reading level. In short, the average adult, in America, can fill out a form, understand basic commands, and comprehend social media posts that are written at a 5th grade level. 

• I know the racists here will say it's because of all of the blacks in the ghetto areas. They are throwing the average off. Nope. Though, they are also embarrassingly low, their scores are no different than many whites. 
• Some will say it's because of lack of funding....nope. There is evidence that a large percentage of affluent areas are just as dumb. 
• Some will say it's because of the curriculum. Nope. Private schools, with superior curriculums, are also producing dumbasses. 

So Vegas, what is the reason? My answer: I have no idea. I really don't. The only rational explanation that I can come up with is that Americans are spoiled. We have the luxury of being stupid without the consequences. As long as our society has their phones and social media, then that is good enough for us.