Especialy when we are told in school not to use word like "all or always" and definitive words like them in those situations.
213210
Because we are talking about 'all' the people in the group.\n\ni like ur avaiator... ur cute : )
561303
Often, a number of school regulations are indeed considered as injust. The point of view remains subjective, but some times, regulations are made for the confort of adminstrative people rather than in the ideal of improving school experience and general conditions for all.
567361
No, it really irritates those of us who bothered to learn proper grammar and spelling in school.  The problem today?  It's called No Child Left Behind (aka dumbing down the curriculum).
561958
I taught in a public school for three years.  The "powers that be" actually told me to stop grading for grammatical and spelling errors, saying all of my students would fail.  That is a travesty.  From my perspective as a teacher, ignorance (which is what I believe you are really asking) is on the rise.  Despite compulsory education, it almost appears to me that we are reverting to a 19th century-like model with an educated few and masses of ignorance.
188987
I've been seriously puzzled by many many questions here.  I think younger kids assume we just know what they're talking about, as if we know all of their friends' names and everything.\n\nThen there's the incomplete sentence questions.  "What if I?"  What if you what?  It drives me crazy.\n\nKeep in mind English is not the first language for lots of these folks.  Ok, that explains some of them, the rest are just inept Americans who need more English in school.
399155
To be or not to be. Without words, have students act the meaning of this. Abstract thought might just prevail.
403451
To not let school get in the way of my education.  It's actually a quote from Mark Twain, but it was relayed to me by a favorite English professor.  It's important to me because it means, simply, to not let the rigors and requirements of school get in the way of learning, to not get in the way of following what I love.
640677
I guess they make up their own rule's.  I think that they are trying to cover their base's because they are not quite sure how the word's are supposed to end. I see these thing's all the time and it drive's me nut's.
320182
Perhaps I can speak from a teacher's point of view: Spelling is taught in American schools however; they usually teach it in conjunction with grammar and vocabulary. I agree that our students have some issues with spelling because there are so many rules. I have a hard time trying to teach my students to memorize the rules. (i before e; etc.) If you memorize spelling rules and apply them, spelling can be a breeze. I also believe that spelling is a subject that you just "have to like". Just like with Math. Everyone does not like math. As for me, I love the language of English. I study it, I read, I define words, I investigate the linguistics of the language but everybody does not find this their main focus. Finally, I don't think that the statement can be limited to "all" Americans. That's too general.  I'll bet there are some pretty bad spellers in Dennmark, Norway, Africa, Russia, The Netherlands, Egypt, Ireland, Alaska...well..you get my drift. (smile)
128994
Every student tries his best to compete in talent with his classmates at school\n\nIT means some will resort to cheating to keep up.
639890
Often it is a local habit or colloquialism, which is quite acceptable in everyday speech, but not acceptable in formal speech or writing.   Not a big deal to me.
158592
I'm a teacher.  I never have unrealistic rules in my classroom and I try to lead by example.  If I am polite to children and never shout, then I accept the same from them.  I don't usually have disciplinary problems although there is the odd exception.
585070
The english language changes over time. Words that once ment one thing can mean a totally different thing a few years later. We don't hi-jack words. Society as a hole changes them and accepts them. I could give you countless exsamples of how words and thier means have changed. If you don't believe me, go ask a High School engilsh teacher some of the most recent changes that they hear every day.
125108
Many people never stop to read carefully when they are beginning their reading, but I think most of them learn the improper pronunciations at home.  My mother is an Engish teacher, so she insisted on proper pronunciations when I was growing up and it drives me crazy to hear "axe"  (they read aks and never think about it ) or "curricliar" or "can you borrow me this."  But people get defensive if you ever correct them, so it usually makes life easier just to let them sound ignorant rather than have them try to fight with you -- whether verbally as an adult, or physically when I was a child.
662274
Schools arent disrespectful........Students are.
242929
Well I'm glad I'm not the only one to notice these things. No, it is not justifiable. It is annoying. These people probably raised their hands in class saying "pick me...pick me". Ugh.
303297
I think that it is extremely important. People need to feel like it's OK to put themselves out there and make a mistake. It's impossible to learn anything without goofing up every once in a while. Creating this kind of environment boils down to one thing, respect. If you respect your students, and don't tolerate your other students disrespecting each other it will facilitate their learning.