However, Netspeak enthusiasts do acknowledge the importance of teaching young people how to speak and write proper English. Children have to be taught about their language," Crystal said. "They have to learn about the importance of Standard English as a medium of educated communication." Cynthia McVey, psychology lecturer at Glasgow Caledonian University, agrees. "I can understand the frustration of teachers and I think it's important that they get across to their pupils that text messaging is for fun, but that learning to write proper English is vital for their career or future study.