What does writing mean?

Writing is an extremely important aspect of life that many individuals take for granted.  Writing is a way for an individual to express themselves; to express thoughts, emotions, feelings, and points of view.  To express oneself through writing, an individual has an opportunity to contribute to history.  To write a thought is to make it a permanent piece of information that exists and can be shared.  When an individual uses the skill of writing they are able to contribute to the thoughts and history of our world.  Writing contributes to the records that our society possesses of our time.

To write is to have power, whether it is creative power, social power, or academic power.  To write, record or express thoughts on paper gives individuals the power to express their thoughts to others and it is a way in which an individual can make their voice or opinion heard. Writing is important because it gives everyone the same opportunity to have a voice, or opinion about a specific thought or issue. Teaching writing  to the future generations is important, but it is crucial for young individuals to understand the power and opportunities they have in something as simple as writing.