Solving the Puzzle of IlliteracyIlliteracy in the United States continues to be one of the most confusing topics we face. When the subject is brought to the attention of our fellow Americans, we all ask ourselves the same question: How can we end illiteracy? According to Do Something.org, more than two-thirds of American children are illiterate. This percentage is even higher in minority communities. It is estimated that more than 75% of minority communities are affected by some form of illiteracy. Even in the technological society we live in, some struggle with the basic things we take for granted: being able to read your receipt after making a purchase, or being able to count your money to buy things on your own. even. Although illiteracy is becoming a widespread epidemic, it is possible to cure it. We must all come together and put an end to illiteracy, that is, put an end to it! America is known as one of the richest countries in the world. I think these riches are not limited to money, land and wealth. America is responsible for the birth of some of the most intellectual people in the world. It is therefore contradictory that one of the richest and most intellectual countries in the world has difficulty reading and writing. Poverty is one of the main causes of illiteracy, which is why minorities are hit so hard. People from a lower socio-economic status do not have the means to send their children to sufficiently competent schools nor the materials necessary for their children to succeed. Cultural influence can be a factor in illiteracy, as children imitate the things they see. Parents are encouraged to read with or with their children to try to break...... middle of paper...... Parents who cannot read or write tend to pass this on to their child, this which creates a cycle of illiteracy. We can break this cycle by raising awareness about the problem of illiteracy. As much attention and effort as we devote to raising awareness of AIDS, breast cancer and childhood obesity, we need the same energy to combat illiteracy. We should delve deeper into the issue of illiteracy and find the central problem in each situation so that we can reach the child individually. If the problem of illiteracy comes from a parent who cannot read or write, then I suggest that we reach out and help not only the child, but also the parent. I propose that we educate our teachers on how to recognize learning disabilities so that they are able to educate parents who may not know about it and direct them to programs that might be helpful..