No argument. My point was to illustrate that what were compulsory subjects in my day are now electives. My school day consisted of a mix, English, Math, 1 Science subject (General Science,or Physics, Chemistry, Biology) History, Geography, two periods a week were: Art & Music and two periods of Physical Exercise or Sports... anything else was elective.

We now have kids who can surf the net write MSN speak and do Calculus, but cannot spell or write an articulate essay; Half cannot balance a checkbook or give the right change when they work as a cashier at fast food joint. Most of them know nothing of world history, but will form mindless blind opinions on subjects they have either seen on TV, or read one newspaper article on. (those that read at all)