Even my 17-year-old daugther, who doesn't spell that well, often comments on mispelled words in texts she receives from friends. Maybe, there is dim hope. I'd be happy if she'd read more. She does what she wants and actually reads a few books a year.

Thirty plus years ago when I was her age, I read all the time, Burroughs, Bradbury, Howard, you're familiar with the list. If it seems I've wandered, I apologize. My point is if you read books you may actually acquire a concern for the image others have of you when you communicate via the written word. Merely my opinion.