Why We Should Be Required To Teach Cursive In Public Schools

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Cursive In Public Schools

Should cursive be required in Public Schools? In my opinion i think it's a great idea, for a couple of reasons. For example it could reduse the use of technology. It's better for our minds. These are just some reasons on why Public Schools should be required to teach cursive.

Teaching students to write in cursive it's an absolutely good idea. First of all it could reduse the use of technology in our latest generation. The use of technology all the time could come with some side effects, for instance I have Carpal Tunnel and it is very painful. If i did not use technology as much as I did, I probably would not have this issue. I require to have physical Therapy, taking medication, and wearing a Splint all

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