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Letter Writing for Teens & Tweens

From e-mail to cell phones to text messaging, kids today have myriads of communication forms at their fingertips! Yet, have you noticed that teens (ages 13-19) and tweens (ages 8-12) are losing the art of written communication through letter writing?

Why Write Letters?

Teens and tweens form friendships now that may or may not last, but they are also developing communications skills that will last a lifetime. With all the ways to keep in touch today, why write letters?

No form of communication is quite as personal or exciting as a letter written in a loved one's own handwriting. Cherished letters can be reread and even saved as keepsakes. Written letters can also keep long distance friendships alive when other forms of communication are not available or practical.

• Telephone calls and cell phone calls are personal and convenient, but are often forgotten or not remembered accurately.
• While emails are quick and convenient, computer crashes run the risk of losing addresses and cherished emails, unless they are first printed out. E-mails also lack personal touch.
• While text messaging is fun and easily accessible, the messages are very short and often cannot be saved for very long.

Introducing your teen or tween to the lost art of letter writing can fine tune their communication skills in all areas of life, including deeper friendships, dating relationships, and even marriage.

How to Write Letters

Writing letters does not have to be a huge undertaking and will vary with each letter. One of the most important tips in letter writing is to always ask questions that the recipient can answer in a return letter.

Writing to a family member might include

• Memorable events from times past
• Updates on what is happening in the family now
• Questions about what is happening in his or her life

Writing to a friend might include

• Anecdotes or stories from the week or month
• Answers to questions from other letters
• Questions about what is happening to him or her
• Questions about the actual friend
• What do you like to do the most when school's out?
• What books are you reading? What TV shows are you into?
• Have you figured out what you want to do when you graduate?

Part of what makes letter writing so much fun is writing on stationery that fits your personal tastes and interest. If the stationery is personalized, it takes on a whole new level of excitement!

Imagine the difference for your teen or tween... Writing letters on plain white lined paper... or writing letters on one of the cool & trendy designs from Fun & Sassy Designs.

This online stationery company that is not only dedicated to customer service and quality products, but completely in vogue with all the fashions and trends of today's generation.

Fun & Sassy's Tween & Teen Stationery Collection combines vivid colors with trendy designs for personalized note cards that will get your teen or tween excited about letter writing!

Who knew that such a fun and trendy purchase could actually encourage a skill that will help them become mature adults?