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In the 24 century we will use the metric system.

It's hard to respect lance Armstrong anymore!

slivdawg77 wrote:
It's hard to respect lance Armstrong anymore!

LOL that's why I didn't call it his site. He's removed himself from that organization which was the right thing to do. It's a great site and serving a good purpose.

lissarv68 wrote:

RenegadeMoose wrote:
I'm sorry, I'm American. They don't teach us proper weights and measures here.

Not all Americans, my son is being taught the metric and decimal systems. He's going into the 5th grade. Just defending the American education system because some schools do teach both systems.

Every school teaches the basics of the metric system because nearly everyone else in the world uses it. But, there is nowhere near the emphasis and it doesn't stay relevant because none of their other lessons stress the use of it. Seriously, just pick any American at random and the chances are significantly high that they won't know how to transfer metric units.

I'm really not sure why anyone would want to defend the American school system...


As for the OP, don't pay attention to BMI charts. By the BMI standard, most pro athletes are considered overweight.

kmendo88 wrote:

lissarv68 wrote:

RenegadeMoose wrote:
I'm sorry, I'm American. They don't teach us proper weights and measures here.

Not all Americans, my son is being taught the metric and decimal systems. He's going into the 5th grade. Just defending the American education system because some schools do teach both systems.

Every school teaches the basics of the metric system because nearly everyone else in the world uses it. But, there is nowhere near the emphasis and it doesn't stay relevant because none of their other lessons stress the use of it. Seriously, just pick any American at random and the chances are significantly high that they won't know how to transfer metric units.

I'm really not sure why anyone would want to defend the American school system...


As for the OP, don't pay attention to BMI charts. By the BMI standard, most pro athletes are considered overweight.

I will defend the American School System. I live in a state with a great public education system and an even better private one. We have a private school that is ranked in the top 10 best schools in the country. Our son does attend a private school but not because of the education. We wanted him going to chapel every week and learning the morals and values that have been removed from public school.

That is my one gripe with the school system.

AND....it does depend on what part of the US you live if you are getting a good education or not. I live in Virginia, the state has money and therefore the schools are excellent.

lissarv68 wrote:

I will defend the American School System. I live in a state with a great public education system and an even better private one. We have a private school that is ranked in the top 10 best schools in the country. Our son does attend a private school but not because of the education. We wanted him going to chapel every week and learning the morals and values that have been removed from public school.

That is my one gripe with the school system.

AND....it does depend on what part of the US you live if you are getting a good education or not. I live in Virginia, the state has money and therefore the schools are excellent.

You pretty much made my point. Only certain parts of the United States have decent schooling. You're defending the American school system as a whole, and then go on to say that it really depends where in the US you are in.

Some of the most densely populated areas have some of the poorest school systems. There is a real problem in this country with education funding.

Still, even in better education systems within the US up to High School, there is not much emphasis on the metric system.

kmendo88 wrote:

lissarv68 wrote:

I will defend the American School System. I live in a state with a great public education system and an even better private one. We have a private school that is ranked in the top 10 best schools in the country. Our son does attend a private school but not because of the education. We wanted him going to chapel every week and learning the morals and values that have been removed from public school.

That is my one gripe with the school system.

AND....it does depend on what part of the US you live if you are getting a good education or not. I live in Virginia, the state has money and therefore the schools are excellent.

You pretty much made my point. Only certain parts of the United States have decent schooling. You're defending the American school system as a whole, and then go on to say that it really depends where in the US you are in.

Some of the most densely populated areas have some of the poorest school systems. There is a real problem in this country with education funding.

Still, even in better education systems within the US up to High School, there is not much emphasis on the metric system.

Yeah, sorry. I don't enjoy internet debates, find them pointless and they often escalate to ugly places. So i'm done. Stated my opinion, you stated yours. We will just have to agree to disagree.

Have a great evening! :D

American schools would turn out better students if parents gave enough of a s**t to ensure kids had a proper time and place to study, and got involved with their child's education. I know, I know-- people are working five jobs and can't afford the time to be looking over their kid's shoulder every afternoon. But parents in much poorer parts of the world than the US seem to find the time, and those kids are lapping American students in core subjects-- you know, the ones you need to find a decent job.

paves4 wrote:

zantheman7 wrote:
I am 12 years old,5 foot 3 and 49.0 kilos.Is this normal?
I used to be 51kg but lost a few kgs.

I used to think this forum was just for financial advice, glad to see it is also for health/medical advice.

Always check the forum before going to see the doctor. You can save yourself a small fortune

lissarv68 wrote:

RenegadeMoose wrote:
I'm sorry, I'm American. They don't teach us proper weights and measures here.

Not all Americans, my son is being taught the metric and decimal systems. He's going into the 5th grade. Just defending the American education system because some schools do teach both systems.

I was taught it as well. Just trying to be cute, and poke a little fun that we are taught it but don't actually get to use it. Unless you're a scientist it seems. :D