We are one of the few generations that can expect to live past 50. According to Historian David McCullough, the functional literacy rate in 1900 was 11%. Sure

We are one of the few generations that can expect to live past 50. According to Historian David McCullough, the functional literacy rate in 1900 was 11%. Sure, the article focus on students. But, by historical standards, you are extremely lucky TO BE ABLE to be a student into your early 20s. By historical standards, we are very privileged. This "toughest generation ever" bit is both naive and sad.