It's an ad hominem attack, I know, but why am I not surprised that the Economist loves this? True or not, it supports a narrative of "kids these days...", of a

It's an ad hominem attack, I know, but why am I not surprised that the Economist loves this? True or not, it supports a narrative of "kids these days...", of a morally bankrupt educational system, of indulgent adults spoiling children, of just desserts to the wicked and lazy. Again, I'm not saying the article is right or wrong. I'm saying I'm skeptical because it so tidily aligns with the Economist's editorial world view.