Monday, February 28, 2005
Modern Technology Has Its Faults-Misty
Remember that conversation with your best friend senior year of high school? The conversation lasted hours and was full of great laughs. How many times were “lol”, “jk”, and “brb” used? It almost seems that this kind of slang has become a new form of language. Instant messaging (IM) is a very casual form of speech, with more relaxed grammar and spelling, also known as street speech. The use of this modern technology (IM) reduces the use of the formal English language, makes it more difficult to adjust to situations where formal English is needed, and takes away from the relational skills that teenagers develop by talking with and interacting with others. Therefore, instant messaging can hurt a student’s writing abilities and social skills.