There was a study done by Berkley researchers, and they’ve uncovered that kids raised in low income families has an intelligence level similar to a person that’s gone through a stroke. Apperantly the Pre-frontal cortex controls higher level thinking and problem solving, and these children had a very underdeveloped pre-frontal cortex.  Lower income children had problems paying attention, remembering details, and language development.  The cause is said to be from the stress of their environment, and malnutrition in their diet.

The scary part is that dumb children ends up becoming dumb adults, which leads them to do dumb things in society. Good news is that the dumbness can be reversed, the bad news is that who will dedicate their time to help all those dumb kids. Also with our economy going into the toilet I feel like there are more dumb kids on the way. Bleek I know.

source:http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2008-12-07-childrens-brains_N.htm

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