Exactly! The argument is always, "They can read it online and in textbooks." BUT as with anything transcribed, it's just a matter of time before the transcribers start changing words (like how the dictionary definitions have been changing.)
I'm a huge fan of cursive. Went to Catholic school, and penmanship was an actual subject. I could write neatly and legibly by the end of third grade. As an adult who returned to school after my children were raised and educated, I found that writing out the important things made my brain retain the info far better than just "studying". My mom had beautiful handwriting her entire life. Every word was legible.
Also so kids can read the Declaration of Independence etc.
Exactly! The argument is always, "They can read it online and in textbooks." BUT as with anything transcribed, it's just a matter of time before the transcribers start changing words (like how the dictionary definitions have been changing.)
Changing words, adding interpretational footnotes, placing it behind trigger warnings...
Also to read letters from WW2 written by their grandparents , or even parents . I still always write in cursive.
I'm a huge fan of cursive. Went to Catholic school, and penmanship was an actual subject. I could write neatly and legibly by the end of third grade. As an adult who returned to school after my children were raised and educated, I found that writing out the important things made my brain retain the info far better than just "studying". My mom had beautiful handwriting her entire life. Every word was legible.
I BELIEVE IT STRENGTHENS PARTS OF THE BRAIN THAT PRINTING DOESN'T. oops bumped cap lock Sorry
I believe that as well. I've told my grandchildren to write out any subject they're having a tough time with.