Writing letters to relatives was once what most children did before Christmas and birthdays. Surprisingly, half of teenagers have never written a thank-you letter. They think they have no need to write when they communicate with family and friends on social media or emails. Most teenagers complain handwriting is too slow and 17 per cent said it is outdated. People are worried that the art of handwriting may one day die out even though many still consider it a key skill.
Yet most say that their relying on social media has a negative impact on their writing. More than two thirds of teenagers admit that using their smartphones and social media is, in fact, detrimental to their writing. Meanwhile, some believe typing on a phone makes spelling worse and seven per cent say their grammar suffers. And a further 7 per cent say that using text speak in messages means they find writing harder .This may seem surprising given the study showing that many believe a handwritten letter is more heartfelt(真诚的).Almost two thirds say receiving a handwritten letter would mean so much more.
It is showed that, outside of school, many don’t even have the means to write at home. Nine per cent do not have a pen. And 56 per cent do not have letter paper at home. However, 73 per cent have an iPad and 89 per cent own a smartphone.
In order to encourage people of all ages to pick up a pen and start writing,the government has now launched a JustWrite campaign. Handwriting is one of the most creative abilities we have. Teenagers should be encouraged to use pen and paper.
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