Are We The Dumbest Generation?

I believe we are not the dumbest generation. However, I do believe we are the laziest generation, by far. This is what has led to us being called the dumbest. It's hard to not be lazy in a world like today. Everything that Americans previously had to go out for can all be accessed from the house. Food delivery to shopping online. Almost everything you need can be delivered right to your house. Life is overall easier. One reason we've been called the dumbest generation is because we don't read. This is mainly because we have tools that can summarize for us. You have to think of what is available. Can we confidently say that students in the 50's and 60's would have read the books if they had access to "sparknotes" or any summary site. 

This generation also possesses skills that older generations do not. Put almost any baby-boomer in front of a computer and tell them to make the projects we do in school and they will think you're speaking a different language. It's not that the work we do is easier or of less quality, we are just so far ahead of previous generations technology wise. 

Another reason we've been called "dumb" is because of our addiction to video games. This is just another unfair accusation. It's safe to say kids and young adults were the same way when Atari and proceeding video game consoles were released. 

Mark Bauerlein, author of "The Dumbest Generation", says another reason for our stupidity is that we can't spell. This is just our version of slang. When talking to friends, it is unnecessary to talk with perfect grammar, and since we are the laziest generation, imperfect grammar includes imperfect spelling. 

It is unfair to call us the dumbest generation without considering the differences in the world today, and the world for previous generations. The resources are so far advanced from even 10 years ago. We are the laziest generation and it's easy to see why. Everything can be brought right to you. But we are not the dumbest generation. .