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  Bingo. Parents who don't value education end up raising kids who don't value education.
context: I learned to read, write and do math. Id say that is a win. >
  
  "Nationwide, on average, 79% of U.S. adults are literate in 2023. 21% of adults in the US are illiterate in 2023. 54% of adults have a literacy below 6th grade level."
  Nearly 2/3 of American adults read at the same level that we expect from a relatively young middle schooler. >
  
  When I went through teachers college a decade ago, we were told to correspond with parents by writing at a 9th grade reading level. They even showed us a feature on MS word that would analyze the reading level of your text. >
  
  But what’s wrong with that? As people keep reminding us in here, everyone doesn’t need to go to college. Or need an education that leads to college. >
  
  I don't want to send my children to a US public school where your social status ends up being more important than your education. Not to mention school shootings, horrible bullying making otherwise okay kids have mental issues or PTSD, counselors, and staff (except for **most** teachers and behind-the-scenes workers) making your life a living hell for the same reason, and the importance of money status. So much more, all for subpar education. We are NOT (in general) doing a great job. 
  public schools became a competition of popularity and sports more than education unless you wanted life to be living hell and you focused on your studies and everyone around you bullied you for that and more. >
  
  Private schools don't have the proper resources to help students. Also private schools pay a lot less than public schools. If you have a child with any form of learning disability most private schools don't have the resources to help. Let's not forget about the abuse that goes on at private schools. >
  
  Private schools are fine for the average kid. If your kid needs more resources because of a learning disability, OR because they’re exceptionally intelligent, private schools aren’t going to be good. >
  
  Don't forget parents need to have money to pay for it. No transportation is provided. And not all areas have private schools. I would not to send my children to a religious based School. I want them to learn something besides jebus >
  
  Good job compared to what? What are your metrics for 'good' in a school system? >
  
  Modern parents are hurting education more than any other factor.