One way Rodriguez could defend his argument is to point out that many adults do not speak in full sentences, or they would sound as if they were programmed artificial intelligence units instead of human beings. Something else that intrigues me is the bilingual kindergarten class Rodriguez mentions later on in the article. My younger sister's kindergarten class was made up of 30 children, of whom none were able to write the letters of the alphabet, much less spell their names. To my understanding, learning how to read and write the letters of the alphabet is part of kindergarten curriculum, not a prerequisite. Halfway through the article, Rodriguez finally gets to something I can agree on.
Money is a much needed resource for schools whose students are from low-income families.
But even then, it is clear to see that Rodriguez is suggesting solutions without backing up his arguments with solid evidence. As a child growing up in a middle-class family, I certainly know that there wasn't always money available to buy school supplies. Also, Rodriguez doesn't address the problem that perhaps many middle-income parents are unwilling to purchase school supplies for their children. Public schools should take responsibility and provide for a child's education in the form of supplies and textbooks, since the money is from the parents themselves in the form of state taxes and the like. Again, Rodriguez needs to support his claim with some facts instead of making a general statement.