A few days ago
BoomBoom

OMG can your child spell?

Are texting, IM and other typing shortcuts leading to a generation of bad spellers?

I just read this question…and was curious Y!A folks-

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A few days ago
Anonymous

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As long as they do know how to spell, use proper grammar, et cetera, shortcuts aren’t going to affect your child’s English skills.

an lik i SO do2kno how2spell!!! i jus use shortcuts cuz ther ez!! XD

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A few days ago
vlr723
I laugh at your question. I have very good spelling. I even use my spelling on the internet. The keyboard makes it easy enough to make words. No need to take shortcuts. I do believe it can lead to bad spelling. Lazy uneducated people take typing shortcuts.
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A few days ago
silverwolf5192
not realy its like secretary writing its faster and if you understand it its easyer.
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