That's the truth,that's a pity!~
I'm a Shanghai girl,but because of i'm studying in another city,so i gradually won't say the words of Shanghai,i'm worrying about it,my relative in Japan have the same problem.
But know,i also said the Shanghaiese easily.
I hope that Shanghaiese will carry on forever...
I love Shanghai!~
If you know the Chinese very well,you can Buy the <<Shanghai Dialect Dictionary>>,author:Nairong Qian.(《上海话大辞典》,钱乃荣著)
Have a good time!~:P