working in a retail business the power went off. we had to send all the young clerks off the the floor because they couldn’t use a pencil and a piece of paper to figure totals.we’re raising a bunch of idiots.lose computers and the young kids all go “duh”
Where I work at they wonder where they would be without computers. With people and handwriting not the best typing with computers not typewriters makes it easier.
If Joe’s mom had allowed more computer with internet use how much more Joe could have completed his homework assignment.
I’m surprised Joe came up with “I’m coming to my census.” That sounds like a Ruthie pun!
Young (anyone under 30) people’s pathetic math skills go beyond dependence on electronics. After getting a hair cut recently, I told the clerk to add a certain tip to the bill to charge to my credit card. It was the most basic arithmetic you can imagine – typical Grade One stuff. She had NO CLUE what to do. She started punching random numbers into the cash register, trying to get it to show the correct change for her tip. Another clerk came to help – he got out a calculator, and still had trouble figuring it out! A computer won’t help you if you’re too stupid to know which buttons to push.
serenasakitty almost 15 years ago
A disappearing skill.
alondra almost 15 years ago
Good report Joe. I’d give you an A.
GROG Premium Member almost 15 years ago
Good thing Ruthie was nowhere to be found to add her two cents worth to the report.
bubbie7 almost 15 years ago
working in a retail business the power went off. we had to send all the young clerks off the the floor because they couldn’t use a pencil and a piece of paper to figure totals.we’re raising a bunch of idiots.lose computers and the young kids all go “duh”
Ushindi almost 15 years ago
Somebody needs to take JAD’s computer away….
kab2rb almost 15 years ago
Where I work at they wonder where they would be without computers. With people and handwriting not the best typing with computers not typewriters makes it easier. If Joe’s mom had allowed more computer with internet use how much more Joe could have completed his homework assignment.
mrprongs almost 15 years ago
JAD, these are repeats. All week, every week. And if Bionic Superheroes don’t have computer sin them, how does their Bionics work?
I like how Joe changes Pennsylvania to Ohio for easier spelling.
Destiny23 almost 15 years ago
I’m surprised Joe came up with “I’m coming to my census.” That sounds like a Ruthie pun!
Young (anyone under 30) people’s pathetic math skills go beyond dependence on electronics. After getting a hair cut recently, I told the clerk to add a certain tip to the bill to charge to my credit card. It was the most basic arithmetic you can imagine – typical Grade One stuff. She had NO CLUE what to do. She started punching random numbers into the cash register, trying to get it to show the correct change for her tip. Another clerk came to help – he got out a calculator, and still had trouble figuring it out! A computer won’t help you if you’re too stupid to know which buttons to push.
COWBOY7 almost 15 years ago
Mothers are so thoughtful.