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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Fewer kids regularly read or write for pleasure, and I'd imagine that explains some of it. Independent reading lends itself to a greater range of general knowledge, better critical thinking skills, a larger vocabulary, and better language and communication skills.[/quote]

Kids are so much busier than we were 40 years ago.  I did model UN in HS—we did one competition which was in our hometown.  My daughter did it and did about 3-4 commotions a year.  In my age most of the smart kids did not play sports.  The ones that did mostly had one sport season that was a couple months a year.  Now lots of kids play sports year round.  Sometimes multiple sports.  I did a small amount of volunteering Aa maybe a day or two a year.  My kid did regular volunteer work —- hours per week.  She’s smart and all but I feel like with all the stuff she was doing, she just didn’t have time to read and write the way I did.  And teachers certainly don’t have time to read essays.[/quote]

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