This document discusses illiteracy in developed countries. It identifies several causes of illiteracy including poverty, learning disabilities, lack of literacy within families, lack of schools in rural areas, and a poor education system. Effects of illiteracy include unemployment, poor health, and problems for both individuals and society. The document recommends allocating more funds to education, arranging workshops for teachers, and promoting primary education. It concludes that changing thinking, especially among parents living in poverty, is needed so that all children can study and pursue their dreams.