Despite the extant generation being the first to be born with access to more information than all previous generations combined, it is a sad observation that abilities to concentrate, desist from distractions, propensity to think (with critique), to debate, all appear to be characteristics in decline. Yes, complaints about the "yoof" have always occurred. Yes, previous post(s) have hypothesised that (especially video content via) the mobile phone is a primary cause of this development regression. However, recent persistent manifestations of the aforementioned characteristics do cause bewilderment. To "re-teach" ad nauseum without any observable impact, causes confusion. A "shrug of the shoulders" by citc; continue onto summer...
