Parents might not be helping. Doesn't mean they aren't teaching it. Schools are experiencing a surge in apathetic students since covid and LLMs became widespread. Also teachers will complain about the standouts, doesn't mean it's every student.

You even said it yourself:

some

And yes, I used the word dumb to paraphrase what you were implying with your post. Again, maybe don't criticize others' reading ability if your comprehension level can't handle a simple summation of a point.