Why do so few children know their prayers?

Jennifer Christ fielded a question in the Parenting Section of last week's Milwaukee Catholic Herald.
I am a catechist who is involved in first Eucharist preparation. I am appalled that so few of the children know their basic prayers, yet they are going to receive the Body of Christ. Our faith formation director says there’s nothing we can do about it. What do you think?
The question is headlined Why do so few children know their prayers? as opposed to Why do so many people on pastoral staffs say nothing can be done? 
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