Are people getting stupider?

Someone in one of my classes wrote "hafta" instead of have to.

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SW-User

If you read all the opinions around online you’d swear everyone is a professor of sorts. I think people’s general knowledge has definitely improved. Or at least their reading skills and quoting things they have read online. I’m sure there are some practical life skills that have been lost die to this change in our society. But I don’t think people getting stupider is a thing. Perhaps more hateful and selfish?

Nebula · 41-45, F

Maybe you are right, but that's not what I'm seeing in school.

SW-User

@Nebula The thing is, language evolves constantly and this that change with the times are generally the languages that survive. Not that I’m saying good grammar and spelling isn’t important, of course it is.

Nebula · 41-45, F

I mean, when you are trying to earn a college degree I think it is. Not chatting with your friends

SW-User

@Nebula Yes I feel you and understand exactly what you’re saying. You can use the slang of the time but it’s important to know how to write and spell properly regardless.