I have never placed all of the blame on the kids. I am fully aware that some kids don't stand a chance, due to their parents, home environment, peer influence, decline in the educational system, educators, and/or more than one of the aforementioned. There are just as many, however, that simply blame everyone, and/or everything else, instead of buckling down and putting in the effort to learn, and do what they should, because it's easier to play the blame game, and they prefer the easy way out.
In spite of all that, when the school has children for over 8 years, for at least 5 hours a day, the children should know the basics.
In spite of all that, when the school has children for over 8 years, for at least 5 hours a day, the children should know the basics.