Faces of Math

It's been called the silent killer. It's socially acceptable, even lauded in some circles. At one time the government even ran public service announcements praising it. It's a subculture with it's own language, style and lexicon. It's been called social suicide on the installment plan. The effects are plain, as shown in the pictures below.
What did this to these men? On the street, it's known simply as math. Short for Mathematics, this deadly killer claims the social lives of thousands of high school and college students every year. When their roommates are out pledging frats and having fun, those hooked on math are hiding out in their dorm rooms, doing things like trigonometry, algebra, and in extreme cases, calculus and differential equations. These things are shocking to some, but parents must be aware of the signs. If your child begins skipping sports, hanging out with other math users, using slang like "Maple" "Derivative" or "RPN", or has steadily rising grades, be aware that your child may be getting hooked on math. Talk to your kids. Help them understand the dangers of math. Keep them safe.