Interesting discovery... had to share...

[KazzyK810]

Originally Posted by Lil Sis

Well that seams logical. That rule is true of table etiquette also, if you used the European vs American methods of using knife and fork is fine as long as you are consistence and proper.

Sorry.. I guess it is funny to compare grammar to etiquette !

Oh! Now you're on to a whole other pet peeve of mine...nothing worse than dining out with someone who uses their fork as a shovel.(okay..maybe using their hands is worse...lol)

[TatumsMom]

I am not the best writer but have always prided myself on my editing skills as far as grammar and spelling go. I just have a hard time coming up with the descriptive words on my own. One thing that surprised me when my kids starting writing and typing more is that there is/are (which is proper?) no longer 2 spaces after a period. We were taught that back in my day (I'm 40 now) and now it's no longer the rule?? How can anyone possibly keep up with all the changes?? Luckily my daughters are very good with essay writing!

[zedhead]

I'm amazed by my 14 yo daughter. She texts like fiend (over 2k per mo), but uses proper grammer and spells words out. She'e always correcting ME when we text!

[southernbelle04]

I always adored English and writing in school and college. I used to feel like I was doing well with that type of thing. But being out of school for only 10 years, I already feel like I'm slipping. I find myself questioning things when I type or speak all the time. I need to do a review!!! Not sure I could pass the test the children have to take in this day and age. My Mom is a 5th grade teacher and it amazes me what the children learn so early. They are writing 5 paragraph essays in 3rd grade at her school! What?!!! We didn't write those until 7th grade when I was in school. I think I have a lot to learn!

[McheleM]

Originally Posted by deonk1

I think our elementary schools are really missing some of the fundamentals, high schools too. Cause I'm learning stuff I never learned in my early school years.

I know schools/teachers aren't teaching fundamentals anymore.

I have to correct my son's high school English teacher's handouts every week!! I honestly circle her errors in spelling, grammar and punctuation with a red pen and send it back.

[zedhead]

Kinda funny!


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[deonk1]

Originally Posted by McheleM

I know schools/teachers aren't teaching fundamentals anymore.

I have to correct my son's high school English teacher's handouts every week!! I honestly circle her errors in spelling, grammar and punctuation with a red pen and send it back.

I don't understand why they skip over such important things early on, it really sets these kids up to fail when they hit university.