Looking at this subject from both sides of the fence I have mixed emotions. Yes, without a doubt, we should always strive to maintain proper grammar to the very best of our ability and be willing to learn and improve our skills where needed.

On the other hand, we speak often of the 'folk process'. It appears to me that what we accept as that process in song and story is likewise at work in our language as well. Many words that I grew up with are no longer used for the same things. Think of the Christmas Carol, Deck The Halls. At one time 'don we now our gay apparel' prompted a mental picture of people getiing into their 'happy' duds and having a good time. What do today's children think of it?