Morning,

Are you fed up, like me, with kids who can only speak or write in chatspeak?

Kids whose grammar consists of 99% “like you know” and 1 percent…actual intelligent conversation?

I know I am! Chatspeak is utterly banned in my household. In many cases, today’s generation writes on a level that wouldn’t be accepted in the Kindergarten of my youth, let alone grown-up adult conversation.

I’m not the only parent who hates chatspeak - other discussions about it include:

• Why Internet Slang Is a Huge Problem
• Scottish Girl Writes Whole Essay In Chatspeak
• English, Chatspeak, Newspeak
• Deterioration of the English Language

Personally, I think chatspeak by itself encourages your brain cells to die. Why should they be active if they’re only used to communicate on a level that would make a fossilized clam laugh? You can see chatspeak examples for yourself at:

• IMglish
• Wiki Chatspeak
• Guide to chatspeak

Utterly dismal it is.

Anywhos, let’s get to the topic of this post - if you want your children to learn creative writing that actually is capable of influencing one’s emotions, here are some great sites:

• About.com Creative Writing
• Web English Teacher - Creative Writing
• Writing.com
• Kids on the Net Creative Writing
• Let’s Get Creative
• DMoz Creative Writing
• 10 Tips for Novice Creative Writers

The ability to communicate clearly and coherently is a skill that will be valuable long past your child has graduated! Do your kids a favor and ban chatspeak - it will only drag them down into the gutter where they truly DON’T belong.

Enjoy,

Barbara

ps - some neat creative writing goodies are:

Notes from Myself: A Guide to Creative Journal Writing,

Write About Spring Creative Writing Program Reproduc

Writing Fiction: A Handbook for Creative Writing, Jacqu

A Beka Book - Creative Writing with Penmanship Skills

Writing.Com: Creative Internet Strategies to Advance Yo

About The Author

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Barbara Ling lost 45+ pounds during 2007 and now reveals her secrets to a Safe and Successful Weight Loss Strategy that anyone can do. An avid writer, she is the author of 25 books/ebooks and has been lauded in the Wall Street Journal, Inc. Magazine and more. Her book will show you exactly how to craft the perfect weight loss plan that simply cannot fail.... as it's targeted to your needs, and your needs only.

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