LANGUAGE TAKES A SHORTCUT

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"Before we despair that language is going to hell in a handcart, we should remember two lessons. First, normativeness in language goes through cycles, much like taste in music and politics. All is not lost. And second, regardless of the swings that language goes through, there is room for individual schools or teachers to set their own standards. Most schools have abandoned teaching handwriting, but a few have held their ground, to the good fortune of their students. Just so, if you choose to insist on written precision, students generally will follow your lead." (Baron, 2009)

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Change in language is an aspect of our evolving society and it is not the end of the world.  We should embrace this change like we have done with many other aspects of our changing times. Language itself has always been evolving.  We can see evidence of this when deciphering the required Shakespeare readings in high school.  I do believe that the correct form of grammar and language should be taught and used appropriately.  Like Baron says "there is room for individual schools and teachers to set their own standards".  Most people are afraid of change especially when they don't understand it. Much of the older generation have no idea what "omg" or "LOL" stand for therefore they just think it is ignorant. We must accept change and all the things that come with it in order to continue to grow as a society and a species.

Reference
Baron, N. S. (2009, March). Are digital media changing language?. Educational Leadership: Literacy 2.0, 66(6), Retrieved from http://www.ascd.org/publications/educational-leadership/mar09/vol66/num06/Are-Digital-Media-Changing-Language%C2%A2.aspx

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