Dunce-Cap Nation

I don't know about what Americans don't know, but apparently Newsweek's website editors don't know the different between the plural of "American" (Americans) and the possessive singular of "American" (American's). Kind of undermines the whole concept behind your story.

When they, ( the education system), gave in to the politically correct notion that competion was bad, and that everyone was a winner no matter how unqualified they were to advance, we began to see a decline in the quality of the education that childern need to compete in the real world arena. As long as you see yourself as someone who deserves success, then look out world because here comes little Johnny! What they forgot to tell Johnny was, the world does not give a damn about how you feel about yourself. Can you produce? If you can, fine, you have the job. If not, better luck next time. Fantasy never begets reality, and in the real world, if you can't compete and play to win...your toast! The real world ain't OZ, and your not in Kansas anymore Dorthy. Grow up!