McGentrix wrote:I would expect other countries to know more about the US than people in the US do about other countries. But, are you telling me that kids in France knkow more about Zimbabwe or Sri Lanka than kids in America? I doubt it.
Being multi-lingual is great, but as long as one of those languages is English, what's the problem?
aruba is a world vacation resort. It helps to be able to talk to those that give you money. Go to Mexico City and tell me how many children are multi-lingual.
Actually that's exactly what I'm saying. Europe runs off an entirely different mode then the US. They are very much a part and educated in the world around them. That's why you see a greater access by the masses to different foods, cultures and traditions. Europe's history is full of evolving traditions due to the everchanging climate.
As long as they are English? Yes most multi language countries require English, and we should require say Spanish given the changing make-up in this country. However you could hear the Righy wing squeal across the pond if it was ever suggested that all US kids learn Spanish.
Mexico City would be different because most of the kids probably don't attend SCHOOL. However most civilized countries where the majority of kids do attend school of some kind do require they learn more then one language and given their exposure to many cultures it's probably easier to pick up. We don't have that kind of exposure here you would almost think the US was an Island.
