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Ted ZanidakisYes, society and the family structure in America is very different than the 1950's. But, I strongly disagree with your comment:
"I think the problem today is not so much the difference in schools from back then"
1st....the level of mathematics instruction was much better and we were heavy into problem-solving. At a HS level, we had
to compose some serious term papers. Most of us were in strong competition to attain high grades; and, this was appreciated
by having High Honor awards. None of this "let's not hurt the dear darling's self-esteem" by eliminating such awards.
2nd....the class atmosphere was tolerant of an ethnic and religious mix. In Elizabeth (NJ) we had a veritable melting pot......
Irish, Germans, Poles, Jews, Italians, Blacks, Asians, Puerto Ricans, Cubans and we all respected each others views and we
got along just great. Every Christmas everybody participated in the school Pageant. We not only had trips to the NY Museums,
but trips to Yankee Stadium and the Polo Grounds. Now, many public schools across the country are eliminating their BaseBall
programs. Replacing them with that dumb Euro-sport, Soccer.
I could go on and on and on.....but, I'll spare you the rest.
Hope you are enjoying the Roller Coaster ride today......
DOW
10 AM.... -180
11 AM.... +44
2 PM...... -82
4 PM......+21
You, gotta LOVE the resiliency of the American economy.....don't ever sell it short.....think OPTIMISTIC.
TED Z