So I went into the hospital to pre-register for my surgery tomorrow. Now I realize that I do not live in the most urban area's, but I do expect a certain level of life skills and knowledge...especially when I'm at the hospital. Okay, I have realized in my years of living here, that I need to lower my expectations...in regards to service, knowledge, timeliness, etc. I accept this fact (and yes, it also makes me sad as I may have been the teacher of one of these individuals). So as I am registering, I was giving my dad's information. Now he lives in New Hudson, MI. As I relayed this information to the receptionist person, he asked if it was by the river. At first I was thrown off. Then I believe he made some comment about the Hudson River. I told him that that river was in New York. He then went on to verify that there was such a river. I assured him that there was and that....it...was...in...New...York. To which he laughed and said, "Well, I don't know where it is".
Yes folks, this is further proof that MANY kids are getting left behind and that we DO indeed need to teach History and Geography!
Yes folks, this is further proof that MANY kids are getting left behind and that we DO indeed need to teach History and Geography!