Older generations have no right to judge what they don't understand.

I completely disagree with the readings this week. I was actually annoyed after reading a few of them..I would like to know how old the authors were that wrote these. I do not think that people under 30 are "dumb" and here are some reasons why:

For one, yes this generation highly relies on spell check..why? because everything is typed and it is simply there and easy to use. It does not mean that people can't spell--typos and not spelling correctly are two different things.

There is no need to learn certain facts about history that you can simply look up on wikipedia--yes I said it WIKIPEDIA--because hey, it is usually right.

I don't see how an older generation can look at the new generation and say they are "dumber"--or for that matter, that the internet is making us dumber...What we learn in school has to evolve just like the technology has evolved...Yes, it is odd that some people may be able to use a computer efficiently but struggle with math/reading skills--but you simply can't do any job if you dont know how to use a computer--for the most part, you would not be able to fill out an application--everything is online now. Let's face it...you can get away with not knowing a few "jaywalking" facts but if you dont know what facebook or twitter is BLASPHEMY!

If anything, I would argue that we are actually smarter...look at all the information that is now available. People know a little about a lot of stuff instead of a lot about a little, and what they dont know, they can look up online.

I find it extremely difficult to work with people in their 40-50's. I get so aggravated when my mom can't hear her cell phone ring and her ringtone screams her name loudly...I mean, how can you possibly ever miss a call???