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orionrider
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Today is the first day of summer.
So I ask this simple question to both of my daughters (13 and 15). And then I'm appalled, as in 'struck with consternation' :roll:
So, I go find my wife (46, Spanish teacher) and ask "Do you know why summer is warmer than winter?" and she says "Sure, it's because the Earth...........................". :shock:
Later at work, I ask the same question. Out of 10 people, 7 give me the same infuriating answer. One says he doesn't know. All are IT-specialists, most have a degree in computer science. Two are American, one is German, one is French and the others are Belgians.
There is something very wrong with our education system, if children can explain mitochondrial DNA and all about global warming but not why there are seasons :!: :evil:
Of course you know why it is warmer during summer, right? :mrgreen:
So I ask this simple question to both of my daughters (13 and 15). And then I'm appalled, as in 'struck with consternation' :roll:
So, I go find my wife (46, Spanish teacher) and ask "Do you know why summer is warmer than winter?" and she says "Sure, it's because the Earth...........................". :shock:
Later at work, I ask the same question. Out of 10 people, 7 give me the same infuriating answer. One says he doesn't know. All are IT-specialists, most have a degree in computer science. Two are American, one is German, one is French and the others are Belgians.
There is something very wrong with our education system, if children can explain mitochondrial DNA and all about global warming but not why there are seasons :!: :evil:
Of course you know why it is warmer during summer, right? :mrgreen: