The study of Language Arts gives our children tools to communicate effectively. Everything in our world is governed by rules. We expect that those who participate in athletics, architecture, medicine and finances are knowledgeable about the rules of their field realize the importance of adhering to them. This is by design-- God created an orderly world and when we break out of that order, bad things happen. Athletes are red carded, structures fall down, sick people fail to get well or financial markets decline.
This is also true for the use of language. Humans begin their study of language arts at the moment they are born. Body language and speech to start with followed later by printed images and text. Some people learn these skills well-- they are naturally capable and have good teachers. Others struggle to interpret input from others and then to respond effectively.
Each of our children is different and will express themselves differently through language; but the rules will remain consistent and it is important for us to teach children these rules through gentle lessons in grammar, spelling, composition, and other skill sets that will make them able to communicate effectively and even artfully in the variety of settings that they are blessed to experience throughout their lives.
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