Talked to anyone recently out of the public education system?
Have them read something to you.
Many are sharp as tacks, almost as smart as we were, but way too many get their high school diploma and can not read.
Others are kids with parents of the me first and I want it NOW generation, who don't have time for the basic learning curve because it "takes to long", and they are WORSE than their parents when it comes to putting in some time learning, and heaven forbid they might have to read something.
Just thinking out loud, here.