Text messages are a wonderful way to communicate, and some people would say they are taking over our lives. It is scary to think how many people text while driving. So many people practice this unsafe activity and cause people to die as a result.
Another way text messaging has caused some problems is in the school setting. Because so many people text and use abbreviations and acronyms, it filters over into formal writing assignments. Instructors are probably struggling to figure out such things as B4 and LOL in documents. The way people transfer texting into the class does indeed cause issues. Teachers should not allow texting abbreviations and acronyms in formal writing. People need to be mature enough in their writing to make a distinction.
On the other hand, texting can have a positive impact on communication skills. People find that abbreviating or using their community dialect puts them at ease and allows them to show some pride in an informal setting while communicating with family and friends.
There is a time for everything; there is a time for texting in the right situations.
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