The End of Cursive

[_ocelott_]

In yet another sign of the times, the school officials of Indiana have decided handwriting is a thing of the past and will no longer be taught to kids in school. The focus instead will be on typing

Comments

[pghbekka]

I was thinking of this recently. My niece is starting to read, but had us read one of her books because some of it was in cursive. On the one hand, I don't use cursive, or really write at all, very often. I prefer to type. On the other hand, what does this mean for signatures? I'm rather wary of moving away completely from hard copy documents and actual signatures for authenticity on some things.

[nathreee]

I have never been able to write cursive properly, and I stopped doing it as soon as I was allowed to. I have very bad memories of learning handwriting in school; I just could't do it the way the teachers wanted it. Everything just went so much better when I could dictate the shape and size of my writing myself. And much more legible I might add.

As long as they teach children how to write legibly, I think it's not a shame to ditch handwriting lessons.

[essayel]

I admit it - I'm old! I was taught to write on a slate with chalk in a tiny school in rural England. We were taught that a 'good hand' was an asset since, in those days, it was often the first and best chance to impress a prospective employer, a bank manager, the rich uncle

[mardelwanda]

seems kind of strange. although keyboarding/typing skills - i'm surprised that more young adults don't know how to type with both hands.

And really, how many of us use cursive anymore. my ownn handwriting is a mix of print and cursive.

Yup - sing of the times

great cat pic, also. :)

[clemgo3165]

I use cursive every day. I work in fundraising and make my living saying "thank you" to our donors. There is nothing more personal or generally appreciated than a bit of handwritten text on a nice note card.