These word mishaps are caused by technology, confusion, a lack of spelling smarts, or all of the above. These spelling mishaps are good for a cheap laugh, and I’ve proven I’m not above that. We couldn’t pass from fifth grade to sixth without learning the foundations of proper spelling, reading, and writing. She concluded, “I’m not really sure when the collapse of good spelling, capitalization, and punctuation began, but it is a massive problem with this generation. If parents emphasize good reading and writing habits at home, it builds a good foundation.