Txting is GR8 @ Helping Kids Spell xD

[Louize]

Children who regularly use the abbreviated language of text messages are actually improving their ability to spell correctly, research suggests.



A study of eight- to 12-year-olds found that rather than damaging reading and writing, "text speak" is associated with strong literacy skills...


http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/education/8468351.stm

[Melancholia]

that surprises me,

[Sublime LIME]

i think my spelling has gotten worse sinc i strted texing

[Louize]

LOL see thats the thing - Isnt everybody claiming its making children dumber because they spell in txt form?

Blahhhh. I dont care, i was just surprised!