Why Can't Johnny Spell

» Tamminjim5 - You seem to be quick to point out the fact that advertisers inte

You seem to be quick to point out the fact that advertisers intentionally misspell so many words and you say, "No wonder Johnny can't spell". I think you've missed a HUGE point. If Johnny can't spell, it is primarily the fault of Johnny's parents and Johnny's teachers. Have Johnny's parents never noticed that Johnny has no clue how to spell words? Only a parent who spends little or no time with their child would overlook something so incredibly important.
And Johnny's teachers? Haven't they noticed, somewhere along the line, that Johnny couldn't spell? Didn't one of them feel that it was their JOB to teach Johnny to spell?
Once again, it seems that Johnny is the loser because the people that are in charge of Johnny's education don't want to do their job.
It seems like you are trying to give parents and public educators another outlet for finger-pointing. Maybe it's time for the parents and educators to take responsibility for their lack of attention to Johnny.

-- posted by Tamminjim5

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» rogersmith - Re: You seem to be quick to point out the fact that advertisers

In response to message posted by Tamminjim5:

Parents who are concerned about their children's spelling may wish to look at my web site: Spelling it Right at http://www.spelling.hemscott.net/ where they will find advice and worksheets from an experienced teacher.

-- posted by rogersmith

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