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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]No, they need to speak proper English if they are to be taken seriously and not perceived as being poorly educated or ineducable. [/quote]

It's not that simple. You seem to think it is, but you clearly have had people in your life that were able to model and teach you standard english. That is not always the case for everyone.[/quote]

Seriously?  We're to believe AA youths live their entire lives in a bubble, cut off from all media?  I don't think so.  [b]It's more about choices and positive/negative reinforcement in the community.[/b][/quote]

Exactly. If the people they are closest to (family, friends, even teachers) are not speaking standard english, then yes, it is about negative reinforcement in the community (which is usually the case). As far as media is concerned, do you think young AA youth are taking in the same things you are? Chances are that the media they are taking in is reflective of their experience, hence more negative reinforcement. It is not enough to simply say that it is a wrong way to speak. Some don't know the right way and if they do many of their strongest influences are not setting that example. It must be taught that: A) it is relevant, and B) there are ways to bridge the gap and learn how to express themselves in standard english.[/quote]

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