I'd like to restate my feelings. Actually, today's kids are not much different than we were when we were in school. Yes, they have more tech goodies and stuff, but they learn what we teach. Unfortunately, the WE has changed. Education has been taken out of the hands of educators and put into the hands of bureaucrats, lawyers, whiny parents and undedicated individuals. In 33+ yrs of education I never met a real teacher who couldn't tell you what was best for the children. Why they didn't always do that is a long story in itself, but it stems back to loss of control of the system.

But, back to John Adams. I think the great acting and writing certainly helps viewers understand the history better. But are school-agers equipped and ready to digest the message? As I would say about my old classmates too, I think not.