Language differentiates people. Those who care lavish more care on it; those who don't, don't. Then writers are judged as to education and social status, etc., and treated accordingly. Fair? Maybe not. But children eventually have to learn that life isn't fair, and get on with it.
You don't learn to care about language by being lectured about it. It doesn't help to tell kids to master clear and sophisticated communication because it's the right way to do it, and that what they're doing is wrong. Tell them they'll make more money and get better jobs.
Duncan H. Brown
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