Another bizarre thing I've discovered about the way kids are using the texting thing, and how it's changing our language.
I texted several of the kids in the Venturing Crew (kinda like a Boy Scout Troop) to find out if they were coming to a ceremony tomorrow.
They all replied very promptly, which was a positive thing.
Do you remember giving speeches when you were in school, and your teacher told you that saying "Ummm" was something to be avoided? It was a filler, a bad habit?
In the replies I got from the kids, two of them actually wrote out the word "ummm."
So it's actually a word now. In the context of their messages, it seemed to imply hesitation. As in, "Ummm I might be there but I might be busy."
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Did you also noticed that spelling has also taken a back seat? :-)
Spelling has become a creative art.... like "C U l8r" for "see you later." And for some reason, the idea that someone might read a book has become almost an insult. I don't understand it at all. But I guess this is how all parents feel?
I can't believe I'm part of the "older generation" now... I still feel like a 12 year old!
ummm... I like 2 text 2, but I'm not 2 good w/ short cuts. I text my BFF. and ummm I only no a little bit. I may not even get those right! umm but I try! Ummm...TTYL! Ummm... lol! ummm... LMAO!
Bunny
I'm proud of myself I was able to read Sandi's email.....I guess I'm not as old as I feel.
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