<p>This whole thread has that cranky “these kids today!” tone you often hear from grumpy old people – and grumpy old academics. </p>
<p>The Chronicle of Higher Education has been running articles like this as long as The Chronicle has existed. One would think there existed a golden age of education when everyone was brilliant, worked hard, and gained not just a degree but actual wisdom upon graduation. </p>
<p>Higher education wasn’t as good then - and isn’t as bad now as sakky and warbler86 want us to believe.</p>