becoming successful enough at second level to move to third level (or whatever your definition of success is) is a long-term goal that has many short-term goals embedded in it. frankly, i personally think critical thinking should—and certainly can—begin much earlier than college as this example clearly demonstrates. i was disappointed, but at least no one was dead in a ditch. that is why i advise our boys to read stories and watch movies more and to learn more beautiful phrases to tell girls. that's how i want it to be. 