The texting world we live in by Tony Green

My daughter texting as if there is no tomorrow

Texting has become a very convenient method of keeping in touch. Last year, I decided to purchase mobile phones for my children in spite of the data charges I might incur on my phone bill.  I thought, as a responsible parent, I should be able to communicate with them in real-time if needed. 

After one of our typical texting exchanges my daughter paid me a complement.  She mentioned the text messages I send to her were, for the most part, grammatically correct. The interesting point was she was not trying to flatter me in attempt for favors to be named later.

I told her this was by design. I am of the belief that even when texting on a casual basis proper English should be used.  I explained to her complete sentences are preferable regardless of if you are texting your friend, composing an email or

writing an essay for an English class.

In my view, it is too easy, especially when you are still learning the nuances of the written language, to include these abbreviations in your professional /academic written communications.

Perhaps, I am showing my age since while I view myself as being technology savvy I still did not grow up in the texting age. My only point is in the world we live in there are various methods of messaging which depending on the time and place are appropriate. The key is able to keep in mind when to use each communication method.  JS. Or for those of use using proper English and not texting vernacular, just saying.