Cursive Writing Is Outdated

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Today's world is moving at such a fast pace, that when it comes to technology we sometimes forget about the basics that are needed to learn. Cursive handwriting, is one of those basics under the cutting block. Cursive writing is essential, and has been proven to be good for our minds. In one study, psychologists found students learned more if they handwrote notes instead of typing them. I know that is the case with me, for example when I go to the grocery store. I remember more when I have to write it down then if I don't. Cursive also teaches the child to have better penmanship, which can help them later on in college or with their career. Some like to argue that cursive is outdated and that no one will use it. But you can't know that

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