Why do the spelling errors in Yahoo Answers send chills up my spine?

Question

I thought my two kids were terrible spellers. After browsing the questions on here, I might have to reconsider. My two may be just on the verge of genius!

If English is a second language, you have an excuse. Those of us that have English as a first language need to get better at this spelling stuff! Some questions I can't even understand much less answer.

Anyone feel education is heading down the tubes?

to yesmynameismud: I can understand a few mistakes due to being in a hurry. Seriously if you are in that big a hurry, why even answer? Is speed more important than being able to communicate effectively?

Answer 1

The biggest problem with education is the politically correct BS and all the self-esteem building.
In the 'good old days' self-esteem was earned through accomplishment.
Now it seems they reward failure as much as success.

He can't read, write, spell, add or subtract, but he sure has a high opinion of himself.
And he is SURE he is being discriminated against when he is not hired.
It couldn't possible have to do with the fact he is illiterate, has 13 visible piercings and is dressed like a vampire.

Answer 2

Yes I do! I am a mother of 5, 3 of which are in school, we moved mainly because of the school system. I was in shock when I found out that they never gave spelling words and tests after a certain grade....what kind of crap is that? One of my biggest pet peeves is mispronounciation and bad spelling, so it kills me when I see questions on here that you can't even read. People just don't seem to care anymore how dumb they look and sound when they can't spell, or pronounce words right. My kids call me the 'word police' because I am constantly correcting people...I just can't help it!

Answer 3

If i bypass out with a sleeveless shirt in 10 ish degree climate.. which i've got performed earlier by utilising the way, nevertheless i did not take quite a quantity steps outdoors lol. Gotta verify the mail in a roundabout way nevertheless.

Answer 4

Oh my --- I think we're soulmates. It's not just the typo's, it's the crazy abbreviations everyone is so used to from chatting, etc. I was even proofreading a paper my son wrote a few weeks ago and he had "bc" written instead of "because" and went crazy!! He thinks I'm nuts, but I'm glad to see I am not the only one.

Answer 5

We as teachers do what we can to teach children proper English during the school day. Parents, you have just as much responsibility to teach your kids at home though good modeling. The parents' notes I recieve at school are often very similar to their children's writing. I also believe that people who read often (not online... actual paper BOOKS) seem to be better spellers.

Answer 6

Especially when they have spell check. That may not help those who don't know English very well since they may be unsure of which word to substitute.

Answer 7

Well the education system over there. English is my first language but I’m not American, European here.

Answer 8

I couldn't agree more!!! It is one thing that drives me crazy, that and poor grammar! I think now days the consensus is, "it's good enough if someone else can understand what I mean". Well, sometimes I can't...

Answer 9

Granny, you'd better git wit da program, or git rid of da computer! People tend to use slangs, and a type of short hand when using one of these things (contraptions, as you no doubt call the computer). GO with the flow, or just plain GO! Thank you for the precious time you took away from baking those nice apple pies I happen to know you are baking for T-day. Thanks again granny. Have a great day now.

Answer 10

Lol, yes it can be frustrating. I don't even mind all the short cuts, but sometimes people type things that don't even seem to be words.