"To educate the adults" means to provide information, knowledge, or skills to grown-up individuals to help them learn and understand something new or important. Full definition
A better solution may be to educate adults on the meaning and reason behind the ratings. (theverge.com)
Does your child know more about sharks... or Greek mythology... or the periodic table than most educated adults? (heliosns.org)
The town's good public school district and large population of college - educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic values. (neighborhoodscout.com)