From the mouths of teens

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/this-britain/from-the-mouths-of-teens-422688.html


This article tries to make sense of why slang from inner city London has spread across the country. It highlights the fact that the slang was originated in England by young adults who replaced proper English words with shortcuts . However, many people from different ethnic backgrounds are now merging it in with their dialect as well. This is due to the language being so common nowadays that people don't even think twice when using it as it is accepted as part of the English language. This article also explains that people who go into higher areas of work tend to use more formal dialect as slang isn't as openly accepted as if you were in a less formal area of work. Finally, there is the question as to whether or not teens will grow up and be able to identify where and when such language is acceptable and/or if they will continue to use slang for many more generations to come; resulting in standard English dying out.