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Um, no. The spell check feature for the boards has some kinda download that I never worked out. And this is a support forum, not grammar school. Thanks.

People come here for support, not for literacy lessons.

A judgmental, intolerant parent is likely to produce judgmental, intolerant children .

I suppose everyone has things they need to work on.

Um, I am not the most educated poster, or the best speller. But isn't there a "spell check" feature on your computer? I see the most atrocious spelling on this board, and with all the worrying that goes on here about kids "fitting in" and getting an education -- how are they supposed to follow this example? I realize you're all miserable and needing advice (and I've been there, and still AM there), but modern computers really can help out with this. It's no extra effort.

An illiterate parent is more likely to produce an illiterate child.

I expect a torrent of abuse. I'm sorry. I've worked on my literacy, and on my ADHD child's literacy.

Hey Clovees- oops spelling error, i mean clovis what do you care, if it bothers you that much don't read are posts, and yes i do have spell check on mine, but could care less how other people spell. We are here for information not to spell good!

HELLO DON'T WORRY

WE DO NOT CARE ABOUT SPELLING AND WELCOME

My son is ADHD/dyslexic, and the dyslexia expert who diagnosed my son said that 35% of dyslexics have comorbid AD/HD. My son's psychiatrist thinks it is higher, closer to 50%. Also, when I attended the Wrightslaw conference, Peter Wright, one of the top SPED lawyers in the country, said that when he hears a parent say, "My child is ADHD but does not have any LD's," he asks, "How's your child's writing?" because writing disabilities are so common among ADHDers. When you take into consideration the genetic link to both ADHD and dyslexia, you may have a valid reason why "illiterate parents are more likely to raise illiterate children." Like the other posters have stated, however, literacy is not a sign of intelligence. lillian38882.2475347222

bad spellers of the world untie

my spell check does not work either...never has

sorry and bad spelling is NOT a sign of low intelligence...possible dyslexia, or another LD

joemom38882.2101388889Hookt on fonix werkz 4 mee.

ouch- I am a terrible speller and have even taken a spelling improvent class. I am a nurse and use spell check at work in our medical documents. When I'm here I feel I can just free style and type what's on my mind without worrying if my questions are gramatically incorrect or a word is misspelled (sp?) My ?><$#@ spell check doesn't work and I have a complex about being picked on for my crappy spelling.

Gee thanks alot. Now I feel like crap

Awww olie,

dnot wrooy aobut it....

I actually read somewhere that intelligent people can read mispelled words just fine if the the first and last letter were correct.

Actually the thing that bothers me most is when a post is put up and goes on for pages and pages without starting a new paragraph.

I'm pretty careful about my own spelling, but the only time I'll make a comment about another poster's spelling is if he or she is a troll. Then I bash them for not being bright enough to spell.
Another dyslexic here. I started to download the spell checker, but lost interest at about the thrid step.

I have little trouble reading through misspelled words. I have more trouble with all caps because it impedes my word recognition (no high and low parts on the words).Clovis, you expected abuse and you got it! But I bet you didn't expect to find some agreement! I have a terrible time reading many of the posts here because of abysmal grammar and lack of punctuation, but the spelling doesn't bother me so much. It really only bothers me because I kind of agree with you that apples don't fall far from the tree: if you have a hard time spelling, how are you going to help a challenged child with his or her written work? Technology can fill those gaps.[QUOTE=Reisa]

I am a very good writer at work. Those sneaky bits of punctuation and easily reversed letters fall in line page after page. But only because they pay me.

On my own time, I have far more interesting things to do. When someone has something useful to share, I don't stop to critique their spelling or intelligence. There are plenty of intelligent people who don't know jack, even if they can spell. And plenty of stupid people with wisdom and experience that I can learn from.

Critical, meaningless snobbery really gets on my last nerve. Cut it out, Clovis. Share something real, and I will be the first to welcome you.

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i did find insulting too. it makes no "cents" . we are adults, don't be so uptight. let loose and post fun and helpful topics. criticizing people for spelling is petty. We all have to support each other, that just creates a bit of hostility and makes you kind of stand OUT of the crowd. I love it, though. never a dull moment in this board. lol

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So, i'm guessing that you don't like Texas Slanguage. lol this is too much. lmao

Roll call for English Grammar 101 is in 30 minutes. Directly following the first grammar session, there will be "internet etiquette" and "intro to self awareness" elective, all credits will be issued following the completion of each course.

Picky picky or is it pickey pickey ?????????????????????? no caps, too long of a paragraph, misspelled words......if these were only our greatest concerns in life. I am such an easy going person and this thread rubs me the wrong way. oh oh need a new paragraph (sense any sarcasm)

We seem to be for the most part all fairly educated folks with a common goal-helping our children and seeking support from those who have been there and are there now.

I love thses posts and it has helped me feel "not alone" Can we swear here? Probably not but what I want to say is S**T, don't sweat the small stufff-can't we all just get along and accept each others weaknesses?

Am I too sensitive.

PS don't take me too serious I tend to be a little sarcastic and goofey -mostly all of this is written light heartitly and poorly too huh Clovis

I am a very good writer at work. Those sneaky bits of punctuation and easily reversed letters fall in line page after page. But only because they pay me.

Critical, meaningless snobbery really gets on my last nerve. Cut it out, Clovis. Share something real, and I will be the first to welcome you.

I do notice some spelling mistakes, but they don't bother me, besides who am I to complain, I don't have a clue about grammar or spelling.

And on top of it, I have a good excuse, I'm from Germany, don't expect me to everything right. That's another thing, have you noticed that some people here are not in the US? I think it's awsome that they are here, perfect english or not!

OK, I had another thought, sort of being devil's advocate here, and thinking of one in particular that is very difficult to read, and a little on the almost nonsense side. Ya'll know what I mean? Those are really hard. If I skim over 'em I get a better jist of what they mean. This is important to remember, that we are all not grads and professionals and natural at language arts. Some are struggling with how to pay the next bill or where food is coming from for the next meal.

So, besides the busy or injured ones of us with a typo, there are those of us parents who also have some difficulties and issues ourselves, and are doing the best we can with ourselves and our kids. We come from all educational levels and backgrounds, and all should feel welcome here to share. We shouldn't discriminate here of all places.

I knew this would happen -- that none of you would think spelling or grammar was in any way connected to fitting in, the very thing we agonize our children will never do.

I happen to think it does matter. I could not be a professional writer if I had not taken this step. I could not help my child with his homework as well as I do.

What I am really sensing is defensiveness. It doesn't feel good to be criticized for having stopped your self-education at a certain level, and be defiantly proud that you have.

Can a person who thinks adults need to set an example be incapable of sympathy for, or support for, other parents of ADHD children? I guess some of you need to think so. You just feel personally attacked, and I know that's not pleasant. I'm sorry; I probably shouldn't have posted. I don't take it back. I just won't post here again.

Clovis, maybe it depends on who someone wants to "fit in" with.

I didn't mean what I said to make you not want to post here anymore, and likewise apologize as well. Spelling matters to you, and others. It doesn't matter to me, and doesn't matter to some others.

Maybe, if you think about it this way: I was great at spelling and grammer, but just never ever will grasp mathematics. My son is just the exact opposite. I would never in a gabillion years want him to ever feel like he would not fit in somewhere because he can't spell as well as me, or others. I think he knows that what's in the heart is what matters more.

Well, my mom hasnt helped me with spelling homework since i was about 11 and she didnt agonize.....

[QUOTE=Reisa]I am a very good writer at work. Those sneaky bits of punctuation and easily reversed letters fall in line page after page. But only because they pay me.

On my own time, I have far more interesting things to do.[/QUOTE]

I've heard this reasoning many times before, but I've never been able to understand it. Proper spelling & grammar are things you either know, or you don't. It's not like you suddenly gain that knowledge when you arrive at work, then lose it when you leave at the end of the day.

Obviously, I'm going to choose words and proofread more carefully for an important paper or a job application than I would for an informal message board post. But I still use proper English because I know how to write, and it's not something I forget just because I'm not at work.

Anyway, I'm also rather disturbed by the atrocious spelling & grammar I see on these kinds of forums. I don't know anything about anybody here beyond the content of their posts. When I read a message from someone who can't spell simple words, observe basic rules of English, and generally write coherently, it makes them look less credible and intelligent to me. And as a result, it makes their arguments far less persuasive. Maybe this isn't fair, but what the heck am I supposed to think?

Being a good writer isn't everything, but it IS very important in many aspects of life beyond school. And considering we're all communicating with each other via written words, it's silly to claim that the quality and content of our messages are somehow irrelevant and should be disregarded.
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I knew this would happen -- that none of you would think spelling or grammar was in any way connected to fitting in, the very thing we agonize our children will never do.

I happen to think it does matter. I could not be a professional writer if I had not taken this step. I could not help my child with his homework as well as I do.

What I am really sensing is defensiveness. It doesn't feel good to be criticized for having stopped your self-education at a certain level, and be defiantly proud that you have.

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God, that's a strange response . You write a post criticizing other posters, then you act puffy when you are attacked, even though you admitted at the beginning you knew you would be attacked. And your response is? "I just won't post here again." Ah, shucks, really? What a strange reaction. It's like you set yourself up not to want to post here, again. Hmm. Maybe, you ought to use your writing skills and journal about your need to set yourself up, then act like a victim.

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Great response lillian!!!

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An illiterate parent is more likely to produce an illiterate child.

I expect a torrent of abuse. I'm sorry. I've worked on my literacy, and on my ADHD child's literacy.

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this was premeditated. You posted knowing it would tick people off and/or hurt their feelings. But you did it any way. Then when people respond with the way you expected and anticipated, you wine about it and say you will not post any more, but then you did. post? not post? if you want to offer advice, post. Most of us here are not trying to impress you or any one else. They are here, mostly in a hurry and don't care if some things are misspelled. And to be frank, the misspelling is mostly typos. And i am not sure about every one else, but my son does not read this message board, so i'm not anticipating him to see me as an example. Truth.

What would you call a person that "picks your child's writing that is not a teacher?" let's just play like i'm one of your kids friends and told him that he cannot spell and then said that he was illiterate. What would you think of this child calling your child illiterate? be honest, you know you would think that the kid is a bully or rude. So, you think about that. You expected a response of negativity, you got it. lmao you are a gem.

So, to all, POST AND MISSPELL AWAY!!! I REALLY DON'T CARE.

Did you ever think that maybe some people that post here might have a learning disability and are not good at spelling or sentence structure? Spell check doesn't work for many who post here. What adults should teach their child is not to be critical and judgmental of those who do have such limitations as our children sure know that feeling and live it everyday of their lives in such a finger pointing society. Good for you that your a professional writer but this board is not about writing skills. It's about emotional support. If doctors were required to have perfect writing skills they could never be doctors as more times than not the average person reading a prescription can't even figure out what it says.

Your entitled to your opinions and your feelings about the subject matter and the responses are not about being defensive. The priorities for many parents are about first and foremost finding a treatment plan that can provide their children with emotional stability and quality of life so their concerns about perfect spelling is pretty low on the priority list. Of course parents want their children to spell correctly and succeed academically but the goal is to get effective treatment first so the child feels that they could succeed in all areas of life. Hence, if that goal is accomplished, they do 'fit in" but by their own definition, not by the definition of others.

You're right -- and to any parents with an ld, I apologize. But again, nowhere in my post does it say that literacy should be the #1 priority of an ADHD parent ("Stop smearing those feces, Billy-- it's time for your spelling lesson!") I mean, please, I'm not like that! People here have heart-tugging issues with their kids. Obviously dealing with those come first.

However, I do think a large number of parents on this board agonize over school issues, and it is important to them that their kid do well in school, get decent grades, not get held back, etc. So... literacy is connected there. It really gives kids a leg up in school.

Ironically, I am not one of those people who thinks straight A's is necessarily connected to success in later life. Kids need other tools than academic achievement.

Yeah because you could get straight A's but not amount to sh*t later in life if you have no ambitions. [QUOTE=clovis]

I knew this would happen -- that none of you would think spelling or grammar was in any way connected to fitting in, the very thing we agonize our children will never do.

I happen to think it does matter. I could not be a professional writer if I had not taken this step. I could not help my child with his homework as well as I do.

What I am really sensing is defensiveness. It doesn't feel good to be criticized for having stopped your self-education at a certain level, and be defiantly proud that you have.

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God, that's a strange response . You write a post criticising other posters, then you act puffy when you are attacked, even though you admitted at the beginning you knew you would be attacked. And your response is? "I just won't post here again." Ah, shucks, really? What a strange reaction. It's like you set yourself up not to want to post here, again. Hmm. Maybe, you ought to use your writing skills and journal about your need to set yourself up, then act like a victim.

IMac, I believe any rational person could understand how shoulder surgery would impair your typing ability, and they should be able to look past typos and other problems caused by your situation.

However, I really don't think most (if any) of the poorly written posts I've seen lately are caused by anything more than a lack of knowledge or willingness to write in a language resembling proper English.

I can't believe that we are so concerned with spelling when this is a place for sharing thoughts etc... on ad/hd.

I can't believe that, on a forum where we most of us are seeking information regarding our own or our childrens' complex mental conditions, most of the participants don't seem to be very concerned about soliciting medical advice from people who can't even spell. .IMac38944.8818865741

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I expect a torrent of abuse. I'm sorry. I've worked on my literacy, and on my ADHD child's literacy.

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I knew this would happen -- that none of you would think spelling or grammar was in any way connected to fitting in, the very thing we agonize our children will never do.

I happen to think it does matter. I could not be a professional writer if I had not taken this step. I could not help my child with his homework as well as I do.

What I am really sensing is defensiveness. It doesn't feel good to be criticized for having stopped your self-education at a certain level, and be defiantly proud that you have.

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You expected a torrent of abuse? You knew it would happen? And now your mad because we think there are far more important things than going back and correcting a typo or spelling error? What are you teaching your child? That it is O.K. to insult and then get mad because people don't agree with you. So mad you won't post again. Now that is a fine example to set for your kids.

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I expect a torrent of abuse. I'm sorry. I've worked on my literacy, and on my ADHD child's literacy.

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I knew this would happen -- that none of you would think spelling or grammar was in any way connected to fitting in, the very thing we agonize our children will never do.

I happen to think it does matter. I could not be a professional writer if I had not taken this step. I could not help my child with his homework as well as I do.

What I am really sensing is defensiveness. It doesn't feel good to be criticized for having stopped your self-education at a certain level, and be defiantly proud that you have.

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right on the mark, Auntie!!!! i like that.

Should we illiterate folks quit posting, go take an English course to improve our grammar and spelling just to make a few up tight people happy?

I think your being very narrow-minded. How nice for people in need of advice and support to come here and be confronted with this criticism. There are some posts that are hard to read and when I see them my first thought is that the parent is also dealing with issues of their own. Which makes my think they have an even tougher road to travel in dealing with their child and that they're probably even more driven to find the help their child needs because they understand first hand what their child is dealing with and desperately want more for their child. These people need our help and support not another slap in the face, which they have probably been dealing with their whole lives.

If you are offended by a post, be it the content, spelling or grammatical errors......DON'T READ IT AND DON'T RESPOND! Leave us illiterates alone. We aren't posting for you, we're posting for advice from people who genuinely care.

[QUOTE=ummagumma]I can't believe that, on a forum where we most of us are seeking information regarding our own or our childrens' complex mental conditions, most of the participants don't seem to be very concerned about soliciting medical advice from people who can't even spell. [/QUOTE]

Is this a typing error?

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Is this a typing error?

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Indeed it is!

Auntie wrote: You expected a torrent of abuse? You knew it would happen? And now your mad because we think there are far more important things than going back and correcting a typo or spelling error? What are you teaching your child? That it is O.K. to insult and then get mad because people don't agree with you. So mad you won't post again. Now that is a fine example to set for your kids

Way to go Auntie!!!!!!!!

HE IS AN ATTENTION HOG!!!!!!

come on every one. let's have fun with this silly thread.....

please?? can we?

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Is this a typing error?

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Oh shoot, Ummagumma. I just can't find it in myself to take advise from someone who doesn't know how to construct a proper sentence. Oh, and those of you who got B'a and C's in Math step up because your going on my list too. ROTFLOL

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Is this a typing error?

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Indeed it is! [/QUOTE]

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you are getting more and more funny every day!! lol what about those of us who were the last to be picked in gym class? lol those are just the lowest.

darn, i forgot to spell check.

Okay Auntie put me on your list! Wait a minute what haoppens to people who are out on your list! MAybe a free all expenses paid vacation! Pick me pick me!

[QUOTE=lovemyboy]Okay Auntie put me on your list! Wait a minute what haoppens to people who are out on your list! MAybe a free all expenses paid vacation! Pick me pick me![/QUOTE]

if you can bring a guest along, can i be the one? i'll promise not to forget to spell check next time! please???? can i go?

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Is this a typing error?

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Indeed it is! [/QUOTE]

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Had to ask. Laughing my a** off too!

where did clovis go off to?

Who says I'm mad? I'm not mad. You're mad.

I'm not going to keep posting because it's depressing. To those few of you who supported the idea that English is helpful to a kid's future, I thank you for your bravery. (And thanks to the people who PM'd me.)

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No problems here. You're perfectly free to accept or refuse advice from anybody, on your own terms.

However I don't think you understand that this thread isn't about typos and other normal mistakes. IMO, it's about people who are unable or unwilling to observe basic rules of English, yet expect to be taken as seriously as those who do.

I think Clovis' point was very effectively driven home by all the posters in this thread who not only acknowledge that they aren't interested in proper language usage, but actually think it's funny and seem proud of their ignorance.

If that's your point of view, that's fine. But don't get upset when you aren't taken as seriously because of your anti-intellectual stance. And if you think that your kids will benefit from that kind of attitude, well, you're insane. ummagumma38886.0051736111

[QUOTE=lovemyboy]Okay Auntie put me on your list! Wait a minute what haoppens to people who are out on your list! MAybe a free all expenses paid vacation! Pick me pick me![/QUOTE]

Oh, it will be a trip all right! If you didn't do well in Math then you must take a Math course and then your advise will be acceptable to me. You see experience doesn't count if you don't know how to add and subtract.

Oh. I don't want to take a Math course! The torture of it! Can't I just have the vacation? I really could use one!

I think I can add and subtract! Honest!

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If you are offended by a post, be it the content, spelling or grammatical errors......DON'T READ IT AND DON'T RESPOND! Leave us illiterates alone. We aren't posting for you, we're posting for advice from people who genuinely care

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where did clovis go off to?

Ummmmmmm, maybe a spelling bee contest?

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Oh. I don't want to take a Math course! The torture of it! Can't I just have the vacation? I really could use one!

I think I can add and subtract! Honest!

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Oh, O.K. Vacation it is!

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where did clovis go off to?

Ummmmmmm, maybe a spelling bee contest?

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Ummagumma, I agree with all of your points. I would also add that success in school, whether at a spelling test or a book report, boosts that all-important self-esteem, the thing that our kids take a big divot on most of the time.

Also, if people really didn't care what others thought of their spelling or grammar, they would have laughed the whole thing off instead of being defensive, but that's just my humble opinion.

hello, clovis, i just wanted to add some thing even though we are 7 pages down the line, but im too DIMP to use the spell check thing-a-me-bobby & my children arnt DIMP just becoz i am, i agree with you, the perents are the best teacher for them but some perents do want better for there children than themselves,ok.

& welcome,

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I knew this would happen -- that none of you would think spelling or grammar was in any way connected to fitting in, the very thing we agonize our children will never do.

I happen to think it does matter. I could not be a professional writer if I had not taken this step. I could not help my child with his homework as well as I do.

What I am really sensing is defensiveness. It doesn't feel good to be criticized for having stopped your self-education at a certain level, and be defiantly proud that you have.

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You know, you're right, my response came from defensiveness. 100% of it, because it was offensive to me. I realize it wasn't directed to me specifically, but it was offensive non the less. You may not care to know why, but I'm going to share anyway.

I was on a forum once, for years. It was a private, large, and close knit group of ladies. We shared our lives there, our children's lives...everything. It was like having an extended family. There was also someone there with the same views as you. I actually had to stop for a minute when you first posted, thinking you were her. This lady used to use every opportunity she could to point out when someone made grammar or spelling errors. I was frequently at the hands of her criticism. It felt like being a child on the playground, being the victim of the school yard bully, pointing out how defective I was. I left that forum because of what this one person was doing to my self esteem.
When I read your post, I felt the exact same feelings all over again.

You see, for me it's not a matter of lack of education. I had the education. What I didn't know then, that I do know now, is that I had undiagnosed AD/HD, and probably still have an undiagnosed learning disability. I am very smart, and have a high IQ, but some things are very difficult for me, like learning all the rules for the English language. I've been taught them, but I can't retain the information. Maybe I could now that I'm on medication, who knows. My brain goes faster then my fingers do, even though I type over 60 wpm, so I frequently leave out words, or type a different word then what I even intended to type.

That fact is though, it is a weakness of mine, and one that has affected my self esteem greatly. Do I plan on improving it, yes. I have plans to go back to college when my youngest is in school. I doubt it will ever be one of my strengths though.

We all have weakness. Just a guess, but I'm assuming yours is a lack of tact, understanding, open mindedness, empathy, compassion, and tolerance. To me, these are all just as important, if not more important, on the list of human qualities. When I think of what I want to teach my children, these would be closer to the top of the list. These are things that are my strengths, and things that I am most proud of.

We all have our strengths, and our weaknesses, and things that we hope to pass onto our children. It's great for your child, that he/she has such a great writing example by his/her side. There's no doubt in my mind that your skills as a writer will be valuable to your child. Just as there is no doubt that my personal strengths will be valuable to my children as well.

The arrogance, and critical nature of your post though, was so far out of line. It wasn't there to teach, to encourage, or to support. It was simply to criticize, to maybe make yourself feel better, to say "I'm better then you are", to insinuate that anyone that doesn't possess your skills is "less then" when it comes to being a parent. I'm sure for a little attention too, so pat yourself on the back, you did well.

Why do bully's bully? To pick themselves up, to feel better about themselves, push others down, to bring ones self up. This is exactly what you did, in my opinion.

As humans we are all flawed. We all have weaknesses, and there is no doubt that you certainly are "weak" in an area(s). Because of that you won't be able to help your child in those area(s) as effectively as others, that have that strength, will be able to help their children. The only difference is that those with writing, grammar deficits, whom post on forums, are left wide open to the critical eyes of people like you. Where as your weaknesses, beyond the one's you chose to show in this thread, I don't get to see and call you on, and belittle you for, not that I would do that anyway. I don't get my kicks out of making people feel bad.

You're right, it didn't feel good to read your post. Does knowing that make you feel better? I hope you remember this thread, so in your life, when someone tries to criticize and tell you you're less then, as a parent, for something you haven't continued to better yourself in, or simply can't better yourself in. I hope you are as big about it, as you seem to think everyone here should have been about your post.

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ladym,

That was Excellent. I think you should be the writer . To me writing is more about communicating a meaning/idea than grammar and spelling.

Bravo Ladym

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However I don't think you understand that this thread isn't about typos and other normal mistakes. IMO, it's about people who are unable or unwilling to observe basic rules of English, yet expect to be taken as seriously as those who do.

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Hey, I'm willing to observe. I'm just not willing to practice. Maybe you need to work on your choice of words.

Hmmm, what does this mean..."As those who do" As those who do what? Gosh, I feel like I got left hanging here. Let's see, ....expect to be taken as seriously as those who are able or willing to observe basic rules of English. Oh, I get it! As I said before, I am able and willing to observe. I'm a very good observer but I just don't want to apply what I observe in my everyday writing.

Hey, this is fun.

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ogram wrote:
where did clovis go off to?

Ummmmmmm, maybe a spelling bee contest?

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The key word in your post is unable. Most of the posters here were making fun. I choose to think that the posters are seriously trying to make their messages readable and are doing the best they can. You can't know what their lives are like, who they are, where they come from or what issues they're dealing with. It is unfair to pass judgement on them based on a few typed messages.

As I said before, Don't read the posts and Don't respond! I hope that anyone who reads this thread will pass it off for what it really is, Non-sense!

so, what about the members that speak English as a second or 3rd language? there are a lot of people from other countries that are members and post. Does your spelling issue apply to those members as well?

Speaking out and speaking out of turn are two totally different things.

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Ummagumma,

Just so you know. It isn't that I don't know the difference between "advice" and "advise". I just didn't notice I used the wrong word. Had I been sitting with a child overlooking homework I would have given it some thought. I do that all the time with words like "there" and "their" or �too�, �to� or �two�. I know the correct way to use those words and I have no idea why I misuse them. Is it carelessness? Am I stupid? Am I lazy? Is my brain just wired differently?

I think you may be forgetting that we have a wide array of parents and adults on this board. Many are brilliant writers and others have learning disabilities in addition to ADHD. Many of these parents only recognized their own disabilities after their children were dx'd. These parents very likely struggled through school getting passed from grade to grade even though they were failing. I can't tell you the number of times I've heard an adult on this board say, "All my life I was told I was stupid and lazy."

I'll overlook your lack of social skills, Ummagumma & Clovis, because obviously you were never taught these valuable tools. Perhaps it is part of your disability.

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[QUOTE=Ummagumma] advice [/QUOTE]

Ummagumma,

I'll overlook your lack of social skills, Ummagumma & Clovis, because obviously you were never taught these valuable tools. Perhaps it is part of your disability.

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good response auntie!!! i think there is a lesson to be learned here!! "internet etiquette". You wouldn't walk up to a person on the street and tell them they need to watch their posture, that person might have a curvature of the spine. so, why would you pick apart spelling of posts?

ATTENTION HOG

Exactly Ogram. To me it is just about the same thing as saying to a paralyzed person, "Why can't you just walk!!!"

Which is worse? Someone who is arrogant, someone who is intolerant or someone who is grammatically inept? You tell me.

Ogram, you crack me up!

I think clovis was just ficking a pight.

I cannot believe, after all we deal with day after day after night after night after year after year of our ADHD "stuff," now we have somebody on our support community complaining about our spelling?

I'm a transcriber, and I don't care how I write on here, and I NEVER in a million years, thought it would EVER bother anyone else. We are not writing essays here, or going for a grade. Our hearts are not always grammatically correct. Sorry, whoever.

Milkmum what is DIMP?

I have a few possible ideas but I am not exactly sure.