Unfortunately it's becoming more and more like this and it's not just teenagers. The general public does not know basic information like what does D.C stand for in Washington, D.C. Or what country we declared our independence from (a woman said Mexico!!) or who the first president was. They do know all the latest sports stats or celebrity scandal,etc. this is why the bankers that run this country can get away with so much crime. They know the general public are always being distracted by trivial things. You can like sports and other things but u have to know these basics and stay informed

I had to learn that in first grade. I use this as exhibit 1 in showcasing that our school standards are getting lower and lower, not higher like they should.

I just can't... how is it possible that nowadays some young Americans are so deprived of such very basic knowledge?

I could identify almost every country on the map by age 10. then again i went to Milton Hershey School. a private institution something like a boarding school for "disadvantaged youth". it was free since we were "poor kids" and the education was outstanding.

Where the heck is she going to school?

American education system FTW!!

Perhaps geography just isn't one of her strong points!

Don't let her breed. PLEASE!

Unfortunately teachers don't really teach those types of things anymore. The only reason I know the world map is because my mother made sure I knew. A big part of education is up to the parents. Putting in the hard yards after school is the best thing you can do for them.

Another child left behind