Good question. The short answer is that ANY word can be shortened as long as the writer has readability. The longer answer is that in this case, the writer is already on the line with “elderly” and inserting the “L” downwards would mean finishing below the line possibly having to “dodge” that outlines when writing on the line below. “Family” employs an upwards “L” and an upwards “I” so the writer is keeping close to the writing line whilst at the same time travelling from left to right in flowing strokes. Various authors and teachers have adapted Teeline, taking full advantage of its flexibility so as time goes on you will see more and more short cuts. Some will be conflicting. That’s why it was so easy for Rosalie and I to work together on this channel because once upon a time she was one of my students.
@@letsloveteelinetogether2273 Thank you for the elaboration. That makes sense. Broadly speaking, my guess would be that long-term Teeline writers greatly appreciate the flexibility of it but it can be somewhat challenging for those of us who are still in absorption mode and more 'rule-based' in our approach to life :). Clearly, Teeline has evolved over time. Looking at many of the older outlines from the books written in the 80's versus now, there has definitely been an emphasis on simplifying many of them. Again, this makes sense. Simplicity is one of the things that changes behavior - make something easier to do and people are more likely to do it!.
Question: If you kick the "L" out in "Elderly," why not do the same with "Family?" Readability?
Good question. The short answer is that ANY word can be shortened as long as the writer has readability. The longer answer is that in this case, the writer is already on the line with “elderly” and inserting the “L” downwards would mean finishing below the line possibly having to “dodge” that outlines when writing on the line below. “Family” employs an upwards “L” and an upwards “I” so the writer is keeping close to the writing line whilst at the same time travelling from left to right in flowing strokes. Various authors and teachers have adapted Teeline, taking full advantage of its flexibility so as time goes on you will see more and more short cuts. Some will be conflicting. That’s why it was so easy for Rosalie and I to work together on this channel because once upon a time she was one of my students.
@@letsloveteelinetogether2273 Thank you for the elaboration. That makes sense. Broadly speaking, my guess would be that long-term Teeline writers greatly appreciate the flexibility of it but it can be somewhat challenging for those of us who are still in absorption mode and more 'rule-based' in our approach to life :). Clearly, Teeline has evolved over time. Looking at many of the older outlines from the books written in the 80's versus now, there has definitely been an emphasis on simplifying many of them. Again, this makes sense. Simplicity is one of the things that changes behavior - make something easier to do and people are more likely to do it!.