Cursive writing has been slowly fading away. It seems in the future cursive will merely be a thing of the past, but how is one going to read the Founding Fathers documents if they lack the ability to read and write in cursive. Cursive writing is an important skill; not only does it define motor skills, separate the literate from the non, shows professionalism, but it also looks elegant and nice.
With new technology and harder curriculums teachers have taken a back burner to teaching students cursive. The Federal government education standard does not ensure handwriting practicums elementary grade school (Behrman 1). Students are never forced to write in cursive anymore; countless teachers assign homework on computers, and if there is any writing it is all print because it is considered easier. When students are forced to write in cursive they complain because it is “too hard” or “takes too much time.” Honestly is it the students fault or the teachers? Teachers are the ones who do not enforce or properly teach cursive. In 2015, fewer than twelve states required students to learn and practice cursive in schools (Should Students Learn Cursive?). How are kids going to grow up to write checks, thank-you letters, or read the Declaration of Independence?
The teachers are not completely to blame; kids and especially teens in this generation are …show more content…
For instance, cursive has been proven to enhance different parts of the brain and help fine motor skills. It has been discovered that writing in cursive can benefit standardized testing scores (Carpenter 1). Being able to sign a signature and write letters is an advantage even though it is not a big one. Cursive also teaches how letters connect differently and present a different type of hand-eye coordination. It might sound crazy but there in fact is a need for calligraphers in the
With new technology and harder curriculums teachers have taken a back burner to teaching students cursive. The Federal government education standard does not ensure handwriting practicums elementary grade school (Behrman 1). Students are never forced to write in cursive anymore; countless teachers assign homework on computers, and if there is any writing it is all print because it is considered easier. When students are forced to write in cursive they complain because it is “too hard” or “takes too much time.” Honestly is it the students fault or the teachers? Teachers are the ones who do not enforce or properly teach cursive. In 2015, fewer than twelve states required students to learn and practice cursive in schools (Should Students Learn Cursive?). How are kids going to grow up to write checks, thank-you letters, or read the Declaration of Independence?
The teachers are not completely to blame; kids and especially teens in this generation are …show more content…
For instance, cursive has been proven to enhance different parts of the brain and help fine motor skills. It has been discovered that writing in cursive can benefit standardized testing scores (Carpenter 1). Being able to sign a signature and write letters is an advantage even though it is not a big one. Cursive also teaches how letters connect differently and present a different type of hand-eye coordination. It might sound crazy but there in fact is a need for calligraphers in the