[Archived] Kids Today

[LeftWinger]

http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/UK-News/A...215361010?f=rss

Amazing what kids learn at school these days......

[dazmaz]

WTF?? is it just me or are there more and more qualifications that are just totally pointless? why on earth would someone need a qualification for catching the bus? add that to most of the stupid things kids have to learn (and 99% will never use it) for GCSE's (algebra for a start)

[1864roverite]

And that folks is the state of the world we live in now.

A tragic waste of everything

[Tim Southampton Rover]

I thought you were meant to put your hand out to request the bus to stop to let you on. I guess that's why I don't have a certificate and they do. I've been doing it wrong all this time.

[Big Fat Sam]

WTF?? is it just me or are there more and more qualifications that are just totally pointless? why on earth would someone need a qualification for catching the bus? add that to most of the stupid things kids have to learn (and 99% will never use it) for GCSE's (algebra for a start)

Please tell me your having a laugh?

Kids now get qualifications for catching the school bus?? If thats the case I want one for being able to tie my shoelaces (and with double knots beat that!!), wonder if you can do a degree in that?

[dazmaz]

Please tell me your having a laugh?

Kids now get qualifications for catching the school bus?? If thats the case I want one for being able to tie my shoelaces (and with double knots beat that!!), wonder if you can do a degree in that?

i think you misunderstood me.

WTF?? is it just me or are there more and more qualifications that are just totally pointless? why on earth would someone need a qualification for catching the bus? add that to most of the stupid things kids have to learn (and 99% will never use it) for GCSE's (algebra for a start)

basically what im saying there is what is the point in it? how is a qualification in catching a bus going to help anyone get a job. and towards the end im saying most of the stuff kids learn in school is pointless these days anyway..

EDIT: or have i misunderstood you?

[Blue n White Rover]

i think you misunderstood me.

basically what im saying there is what is the point in it? how is a qualification in catching a bus going to help anyone get a job. and towards the end im saying most of the stuff kids learn in school is pointless these days anyway..

EDIT: or have i misunderstood you?

I think your confused

It's not only schools that are having many pointless subjects, most would agree it carries on throughout your education life.

[LeftWinger]

There were also certificates handed out for being able to get dressed and making a drink.

I am honestly not joking.

[Sandiway Blue]

WTF?? is it just me or are there more and more qualifications that are just totally pointless? why on earth would someone need a qualification for catching the bus? add that to most of the stupid things kids have to learn (and 99% will never use it) for GCSE's (algebra for a start)

Believe it or not i do use algebra in my job as a CNC machinist......(seriously!)

[broadsword]

I think your confused

YOU'RE

Jesus wept.

I despair.

[Blue n White Rover]

YOU'RE

Jesus wept.

I despair.

Blame the iPhone