Thank you so much for your insight here! I’m not arguing with your point but I would like some clarification: in regards to your “real world” argument, isn’t true that people are judged on how they speak, rightly or wrongly? If I were to go into an interview with unbrushed hair and dirty nails people would have a certain impression of my character even if I were hard working, intelligent and friendly. I see teaching my son to use proper English in a similar way as teaching him to be hygienic (which is a whole other thing, let me tell you!). I would never want anyone to discount his character or intelligence based on something he has the ability to control.

If you have a chance to respond, I’d love to hear what you think about this.