From https://www.reddit.com/r/NoStupidQuestions/comments/14phpbq/how_is_it_possible_that_roughly_50_of_americans/

Question above is pretty blunt but was doing a study for a college course and came across that stat. How is that possible? My high school sucked but I was well equipped even with that sub standard level of education for college. Obviously income is a thing but to think 1 out of 5 American adults is categorized as illiterate is…astounding. Now poor media literacy I get, but not this. Edit: this was from a department of education report from 2022. Just incase people are curious where that comes from. It does also specify as literate in English so maybe not as grim as I thought.

  • gears@sh.itjust.works
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    That’s great that you’ve fostered a love for reading, I believe that’s an incredibly important thing for a young mind.

    But i also don’t think not allowing video games at all isn’t necessary. I grew up reading and playing online games, it’s possible to ensure a balance. And today online games are a huge part of the socializing that happens. It sucks to sit at the lunch table and have your friends talk about conversations they had that you couldn’t be a part of.

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      I played video games with all my boys for hours yesterday, they just don’t have unrestricted access to them, or private access in their rooms.

      I agree online socializing is important, but I also have to make sure they aren’t watching Andrew Tate videos (yes, this is unfortunately a thing for some of the 11 year old boys on his sports team)

      Help them build a good foundation and they’ll end up building a good house for themselves.